Panel Discussion: Establishing Accountability for Russia’s Actions in Ukraine
Copenhagen, Denmark – April 9, 2025 – As the world watches negotiations, ceasefires, and peace talks unfold, the reality on the ground in Ukraine remains stark. More than 180,000 documented war crimes, the forced deportation of at least 19,546 Ukrainian children, and relentless attacks on Ukrainian cities, homes, and infrastructure raise an urgent question: Can there be a just peace without full accountability?
On April 9, the Ukraine House in Denmark will host a crucial panel discussion titled "Establishing Accountability for Russia’s Actions in Ukraine." The event will bring together leading experts to explore how international mechanisms can ensure justice, what role Ukraine’s partners play, and whether accountability is achievable in the face of ongoing aggression.
Distinguished speakers:
- Jonas Parello-Plesner, Executive Director of the Alliance of Democracies Foundation, brings extensive expertise in international relations, democracy promotion, and foreign policy. He has held key positions at the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the European Council on Foreign Relations, and the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C., focusing on human rights, sanctions, and legal strategies to hold aggressors accountable. A respected voice in global policy circles, Parello-Plesner will contribute on how democratic nations can support Ukraine and enforce accountability for Russia’s war crimes.
- Yulia Kyrpa, a prominent Ukrainian lawyer and board member - representative of Ukraine in the Register of Damage for Ukraine (RD4U), leads Ukraine in international efforts to document and assess the destruction caused by Russian aggression. She has advised the European Commission, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), KfW, and USAID on financial and legal frameworks to aid Ukraine’s economy. With a strong legal background and experience in high-profile international litigation, Kyrpa will share her perspective on how to ensure that Russia is held accountable through legal mechanisms.
Date: April 9, 2025
Time: 17:00
Location: Ukraine House in Denmark, Strandgade 27B, Copenhagen
Free entry – registration required: https://bit.ly/3Dyk7SX
With ongoing discussions about peace, sanctions, and legal consequences, this panel will shed light on the practical challenges and potential pathways to accountability. How can international institutions, courts, and governments work together to ensure that justice is served? What legal precedents exist, and what new mechanisms are needed to prosecute war crimes at this scale?
Join us for this essential conversation with leading experts as we examine the future of justice for Ukraine and the global implications of holding oppressors accountable.
This discussion is organized in cooperation with the Alliance of Democracies Foundation.
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