'The special tribunal on Ukraine's aggression could be a major step toward protecting the legal architecture built after World War II'

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine has reignited the issue of the crime of aggression, international justice remains hindered by political deadlock. Claus Kress, a professor of international law, analyzes the limitations of the special tribunal established one year ago and denounces the 'double standards' undermining the system's credibility, particularly by highlighting France's position.