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Congressional Hearing on War Crimes in Ukraine

Original title: ACCOUNTABILITY AND JUSTICE FOR WAR CRIMES COMMITTED IN UKRAINE BY THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

January 1, 2023

Ukraine Russia War Crimes Human Rights Foreign Policy International Law

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of congressional oversight regarding U.S. foreign policy and international legal responses to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Ukrainian civilians

Residents of areas occupied by Russian forces are the subjects of the reported human rights abuses and war crimes.

U.S. House Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber

The committee is responsible for oversight and legislative action regarding U.S. foreign policy in the region.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

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Summary

The House Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber held a hearing on May 11, 2022, to address evidence of war crimes and human rights abuses committed by the Russian Federation during its invasion of Ukraine. The session focused on accountability mechanisms and the preservation of evidence regarding atrocities reported in cities like Bucha and Irpin.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on May 11, 2022, 76 days after the start of the renewed Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The subcommittee previously held a hearing on the same topic on March 16, 2022.
The hearing was conducted via Webex under the rules of House Resolution 965.
Specific locations mentioned as sites of alleged war crimes include Bucha, Borodianka, Irpin, Chernihiv, Sumy, Hostomel, and Kharkiv.
The subcommittee chair authorized a 5-day period for members to submit statements and questions for the record.
The hearing included testimony from Ambassador Dr. Michael R. Carpenter.

Why It Matters

This hearing serves as a formal record of congressional oversight regarding U.S. foreign policy and international legal responses to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

To examine evidence of war crimes and human rights abuses committed by the Russian military in Ukraine and discuss accountability.

Can members still submit information for this hearing?

The chair authorized members to submit statements and questions for the record within 5 days of the hearing date.

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Discoveries

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Escalation of Congressional Oversight

The subcommittee held two hearings on the same topic within two months, indicating a rapid increase in legislative focus on the conflict.

Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber

Connected Entities

locationUkraine“The site of the conflict and alleged war crimes”Map →

organizationRussian Federation“The entity accused of committing war crimes in Ukraine”Map →

personWilliam R. Keating“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber”Map →

personMichael R. Carpenter“Permanent Representative of the U.S. to the Organization for Security and Cooper”Map →

Sources

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