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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Molly Quell

Europe’s top human rights court is set to rule on cases against Russia over the conflict in Ukraine

Russia Ukraine European Court - (AP)

Europe’s top human rights court is set to rule Wednesday on Russia's actions in the conflict in Ukraine, including human rights violations during the full-scale invasion and the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.

Judges at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg will rule on four cases, brought by Ukraine and the Netherlands against Russia, marking the first time an international court will adjudicate Russian culpability for the wider conflict in Ukraine dating from 2014.

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