FORCED DEPORTATION OF UKRAINIANS DURING THE RUSSIANUKRAINIAN WAR AS A CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY

Abstract

The article analyzes in detail the legal qualification of the forced deportation of Ukrainians as a crime against humanity, in particular against the background of the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war. The author applies a comprehensive approach to the consideration of international conventions and legal acts, including the Geneva Conventions, the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, as well as numerous sources that cover the problem of deportations in historical and contemporary aspects. A multidimensional method of analysis was used, which includes the study of a large number of legal documents and reports of international and human rights organizations. Considerable attention is paid to OSCE reports and Radio Liberty publications that document in detail cases of forced deportation and their impact on fundamental human rights. This is complemented by an analysis of scholarly works by other researchers who have studied similar issues, thus providing a broad overview of existing research. The article highlights deportation not only as a legal issue, but also as a serious human rights violation that includes psychological trauma and socio-economic consequences. The analysis covers the study of deportation methods, such as the use of “filtration camps” and forced displacement, and classifies these methods as gross violations of international humanitarian law. In addition to the theoretical analysis, the author aims to promote the formation of effective international legal mechanisms for bringing to justice those responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity, which should ensure justice and restoration of violated rights. The results of the study have a significant impact on the development of policies and practices in the field of international law and human rights. The author calls on the international community to use the knowledge gained to improve the effectiveness of the response to human rights violations and to use legal instruments to combat impunity.