Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine has significantly impacted both the international security system, by shifting paradigm regarding the conduct of conflicts in the 21st century, and also the rule of law, by undermining liberal principles that form the foundation of the current international relations system. Moreover, the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, carried out through violation of general legal norms and the principles of international humanitarian law, has generated, and continues to do so, a range of consequences in the system of international law. The purpose of this research is to underpin key concepts concerning the impact on international security and the rule of law resulting from the proliferation of the Russian Federation’s military aggression in Ukraine and the continuation of the war that began in 2022. The main objective of the analysis is to foresee future legal challenges in the context of the transformation of the international security system and the ongoing reform of its legal framework. To this end, the study follows several stages of research: a legal analysis of the criteria for categorizing Russia’s actions as military aggression; an examination of how certain elements of the international security system have been affected; and an assessment of the effects of this conflict on the system of international law.
Mirela Atanasiu (Wed,) studied this question.