The Influence of Russia's Self-Perception through the Genocide of Ukrainians on International Legal Systems

Abstract

Introduction: The article reveals the ways of Russia's self-identification through the genocide of the Ukrainian people and analyses their impact on the system of international legal relations. The relevance of the study is related to the fact that after Russia's full-scale invasion and de-occupation of a part of our country, it was found that Russia resorted to targeted actions aimed at destroying our people. Therefore, it is essential to determine how the genocide of the Ukrainian people was carried out, what methods were used, and how this affected the people's ability to resist the invaders.

Objectives: The article reveals the ways of Russia's self-identification through the genocide of the Ukrainian people and analyses their impact on the system of international legal relations. The essence of the concept of "genocide" and the main characteristics of this term are described.

Methods: Given that the enemy continues the genocide of the Ukrainian people in the temporarily occupied territories, it is necessary to determine how such actions of the enemy are reflected in the system of international legal relations.

Results: The study identifies the reflection of the genocide of a people in the legal documents regulating the protection of human rights. The formation of the essence of the concept of "genocide" in the historical dimension is characterised. The main stages of the genocide of the Ukrainian people are identified. The ways of self-identification of Russia through the genocide of the Ukrainian people are analysed. The place of mass murder and torture in the genocide of the Ukrainian people is revealed. Sexual violence is identified as one of the main ways of committing genocide. The role of forced deportations in the loss of the nation's identity is analysed.

Conclusions: Attention is drawn to massive strikes and shelling, destruction as a factor in the formation of unfavourable living conditions for the population. The impact of Russia's methods of self-identification on the system of international legal relations is described. The role of courts and tribunals in holding war criminals accountable is characterised.