Europe Files First War Crimes Charges Four Years After Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine

European and Ukrainian authorities announced the first criminal charges related to atrocities from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, following years of Eurojust-coordinated investigations and a multinational evidence database now holding about 10,000 files from 17 countries; rights groups and UN experts stressed the need for accountability and condemned Russia’s actions against international justice, while President Zelenskyy underscored the conflict’s lasting impact and the pursuit of peace and justice.