Conflict Resolution between Russia and Ukraine Based on an International Law Perspective

Abstract

The conflict between Ukraine and Russia is not something new. The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began on February 24, 2022, is one of the significant upheavals in the global order since World War II. The roots of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia can be traced back to Ukraine gaining independence in 1991 after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Since then, Ukraine has become one of Russia's most vital satellite states, influenced by Russian politicians, oligarchs, and businesses. The concentration of forces and military drills eventually led to the invasion conducted by Russia into the territory of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. This invasion then intensified, encouraging various efforts to resolve the conflict. This analysis aims to examine the resolution of the dispute between Russia and Ukraine from the perspective of International Law. The research employed a normative legal research approach. Several attempts to resolve the Ukraine-Russia conflict have been made, including through negotiations, efforts by Turkey, interventions by the United Nations Security Council, and mediations conducted by four countries, namely Turkey, Israel, China, and Indonesia. However, these efforts did not yield any results. Currently, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is urgently trying to persuade Russia to cease its invasion of Ukraine, but Russia has declined to attend the hearings.