US takes action against Russia for alleged use of chemical weapons
Chemical weapons have been banned in combat for many decades under multiple treaties that Russia has signed.
Calling Out Hypocrisy at the International Criminal Court
That the International Criminal Court (ICC) is contemplating arrest warrants for top Israeli officials is not just an isolated legal matter; it's a glaring manifestation of the international community's skewed priorities.
Will Netanyahu be arrested by ICC? What we know
The International Criminal Court told Newsweek it "does not give a running commentary in relation to ongoing investigations."
The US State Department is amplifying the smear campaign against Israel
Israel's fight to save Gaza and itself from Hamas draws the ire of establishment experts and anti-Israel activists—which says a lot about its critics.
Russian neo-Nazi unit defying Putin's orders to cover up "war crimes"
Russian paramilitary group Task Force Rusich published a post "about the [encouragement] of execution of prisoners."
Nowhere Is Safe in Gaza. We Need a Ceasefire
President Biden must demand a ceasefire to protect civilians, ensure humanitarian assistance, and secure the safe release of remaining hostages.
Russian GRU veteran defects, vows to reveal 'war crimes' in Hague
Russian dissident-in-exile Vladimir Osechkin told Newsweek that Igor Salikov is at Schiphol airport in Amsterdam.
Putin's legal troubles could soon become drastically worse
A new report accuses Russia of starving Ukraine by stealing their grain supply.
The Case for a Ceasefire in Gaza Ignores the Facts About Hamas
Those who are calling for a ceasefire in the Israeli-Palestinian war appear unwilling to take a hard look at Hamas, its ideology, and the atrocities it has perpetrated.
Even Hamas' Atrocities Can't Justify Israel's Actions in Gaza
It is precisely because of the recognition that waging war on Israeli civilians is so terrible that many voices are now raised against Israel's retaliation.
The IDF Faces an Enormous Challenge in Gaza
The IDF's mission in Gaza is not only to "close with and destroy the enemy," but to do so consistent with the values reflected in the laws of armed conflict, or laws of war.
Netanyahu facing calls for war crime investigation
A top Spanish official wants the Israeli PM investigated by the International Criminal Court for allegedly "carrying out a planned genocide in the Gaza Strip."
It's Only a War Crime if Israel Is Doing It
Once again self-proclaimed international law experts are throwing around terms that they do not understand to accuse Israel of atrocities as it responds to a vicious attack from the terrorist group Hamas.
Yaroslav Hunka extradition demanded by Poland over alleged Nazi past
Hunka, 98, is a Ukrainian who was lauded as a veteran "hero" of his country in the Canadian parliament, but it later emerged he has been accused of war crimes.
Russia gives a glaring glimpse at its Ukrainian teen "vacation" guise: ISW
A video posted by a Russian journalist this week offered a rare insight into one of the military training camps to which Ukrainian teenagers are being deported.
Putin pulls out of South Africa summit amid arrest threat
South Africa would be legally obliged to arrest the Russian president should he make a trip there next month for the BRICS summit.
Did video show Ukraine combat vehicle camouflaged as a civilian home?
The viral clip drew comments praising Ukraine's "creativity" and condemnation over a purported "war crime," but was it real?
U.S. and Ukraine split over Putin's legal fate
One Ukrainian official told Newsweek that the U.S. is hesitant to go after top Russian leaders for fear of setting a precedent that might backfire.
Russians "haven't changed" since World War II: Estonian prime minister
"The way they operate, the brutality, the atrocities; it hasn't changed at all," Kaja Kallas told Newsweek in the Estonian capital.
"I'm a combat medic in Ukraine. I hear what Russian soldiers do to women"
I've witnessed first-hand that women in war zones are absolutely vulnerable.
Remember, You Don't Make Peace With Your Friends
Russia shows no intention of returning thousands of deported Ukrainian children and appears unmoved by moral appeals and legal threats from Western nations and international institutions. Who can help bring these children home?
Putin will be taken out before any war crimes trial—Russia analyst
"There will be a lot of incentive to silence him before The Hague," a Russia analyst told Newsweek.
What Putin's arrest could look like
Vladimir Putin could face justice at The Hague if he visits any of the International Criminal Court's 123 member states. How likely is it to happen?
This NATO ally is building strongest army after Ukraine: Military analyst
"Eastern European countries do not support the Ukrainian fight for its right to exist...out of kindness alone," military analyst Hans Petter Midttun said.
Ukraine soldier faces reality of war with Russia
A college professor who has fought for Ukraine since the war's inception plans to continue until Russia's "complete destruction."
Putin "will be arrested" if he travels to Germany, ambassador says
The International Criminal Court last week issued an arrest warrant for the Russian president over war crimes in Ukraine.
Ex-Wagner prisoner troop reveals lies fed to him about Putin's invasion
One fighter recruited from prison blamed Russian media for misleading him.
U.S. shouldn't enforce Putin's arrest warrant, John Bolton says
The former U.S. national security adviser said the warrant could harm peace negotiations for the war in Ukraine.
How Russians reacted to warrant for Putin's arrest
"We will protect him—the people of Russia," a Moscow resident said.
Putin will be haunted by arrest warrant for rest of his life: Ex-ambassador
"He is going to be indicted by them for the rest of his life. He's gonna have to think about where he travels for the rest of his life," Micahel McFaul said.