[Podcast] Establishing the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine: An interview with H.E. Dr Anton Korynevych

For the first time in history, a dedicated tribunal is being established to investigate and prosecute the crime of aggression.  

Join us for a brand new episode of the JurisDictions podcast series! Gabrielė Chlevickaitė, an international criminal law researcher at the Asser Institute/University of Amsterdam, interviews H.E. Dr Anton Korynevych, Ambassador -at-large in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, about establishing the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.  

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H.E. Dr Anton Korynevych - Ambassador -at-large in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. 

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[New report] The Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine: Legal assessment and policy recommendations 

On Wednesday 25 June 2025, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset signed the historic agreement to establish a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine within the framework of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg. It marks the first time in history that a dedicated tribunal is being established to investigate and prosecute the crime of aggression. 

The Asser Institute released a Report on the Special Tribunal, offering the first legal analysis of the 'Council of Europe model,' as well as broader legal and policy considerations. The report contains contributions from Dr Gabrielė Chlevickaitė, Dr Kateryna Busol, Prof. Frank Hoffmeister, and Dr Owiso Owiso. Read more.  

[New project] Advancing the rule of law in Ukraine: strengthening the judicial system and freedom of expression 

The Asser Institute has been granted a subsidy from the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs to start a new MATRA project aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s rule of law and media freedom as the country continues its path toward EU accession. The project, co-implemented with the Center for International Legal Cooperation (CILC) will focus on enhancing the fairness and transparency of Ukraine's judicial system while strengthening protections for media freedom and freedom of expression. Read more.  

About Gabrielė Chlevickaitė 

Dr Gabriele Chlevickaite is international criminal law researcher at the Asser Institute,. She coordinates international criminal law-related projects and conducts research into fact-finding in international criminal investigations and prosecutions.