The Annexation of Crimea in the Light of the Definition of Aggression. Does Prohibition of Aggression apply to Russia?
The Annexation of Crimea in the Light of the Definition of Aggression. Does Prohibition of Aggression apply to Russia?

Author(s): Patrycja Grzebyk
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, International Law
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Scholar Sp. z o.o.
Keywords: Annexation; Crimea; Russia/USSR; definition of aggression; hegemonic international law
Summary/Abstract: The article firstly assesses the role of the USSR as a predecessor of the Russian Federa tion in defining aggression in international law, especially in relation to introduction of the principle of the “first use of force” in the final version of the definition adopted by the General Assembly in 1974. Secondly, the Crimean conflict is analysed in light of the definition of aggression. It is proven that several acts of aggression were committed by Russia in 2014 against Ukraine. Thirdly, taking into account the position of the Russian Federation as a Permanent Member of the United Nations Security Council, an attempt is made to answer a question as to whether prohibition of aggression is and should be applicable to Russia. The question of the effectiveness of international law in relation to Permanent Members of the Security Council is addressed, as well as relevance of the concept of hegemonic international law.

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