![]() ![]() "Every shot that Russia currently fires in Ukraine is a continuation of the breach of international law," Markus Krajewski, professor of public international law at Erlangen-Nuremberg University, told public broadcaster ARD. ![]() German experts claim Russia is the only party violating international law. And the charter clearly provides that in this case, all countries have the right to defend themselves, individually or collectively. ![]() Russia violated that precept with its attack on Ukraine last February. The United Nations Charter states: "All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations." All countries have the right to defend themselves ![]() But weapons deliveries are seen as unproblematic. Putting boots on the ground would make Germany a warring party, and providing intelligence for military operations or battle training for soldiers is considered a gray area. The legal concept of a "warring party" originates from the international law of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Becoming a party to a conflict hinges either on a formal declaration of war, or direct participation in specific combat operations. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Why does Ukraine need tanks from the West? ![]()
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