12/06/2026
Building Accountability for Ukraine: A Critical Step Towards Lasting Peace
A panel discussion with Ukraine, Poland, the Netherlands & civil society.
Yesterday, the Embassy of the Netherlands in Poland together with Civil Network OPORA convened government officials, academics, corps diplomatique and civil society representatives for an important discussion on the accountability for the crime of aggression against Ukraine 🇺🇦.
The event was opened by Ambassadors Jennes de Mol and Vasyl Bodnar who underscored the devastating consequences of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and highlighted the central role of accountability in achieving a just and lasting peace.
During the panel discussion, Ukrainian, Dutch & Polish experts Mykola Yurlov, Arjen Uijterlinde and Wojciech Deptuła explored the development of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression and examined its place within the broader international justice architecture.
The second panel with Professor Hanna Kuczynska and Olga Kotsiuruba from Civil Network OPORA featured reflections on victims’ participation, evidence collection, and the involvement of civil society in accountability processes related to the war in Ukraine.
Key take aways:
👉 accountability for the crime of aggression is not only essential for Ukraine, but for the whole international legal order.
👉 we need to uphold the international legal order and reinforce the principle that violations of international law cannot go unpunished.
👉 civil society engagement is essential in the pursuit of accountability.
👉 meaningful justice requires the active participation of those most affected by the war and the sustained engagement of society as a whole.
Justice for Ukraine is not only about addressing past harms—it is a necessary foundation for durable peace, reconciliation, and the preservation of international norms. The Netherlands remains committed.
We would like to thank all speakers, participants, and attendees for their valuable insights and engagement. Special thanks to Kateryna Ryabiko and Jetske Klein for their moderation.
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Ambasada Ukrainy w Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej/Посольство України у Польщі
Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken Громадянська мережа ОПОРА