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Is Russia's invasion of Ukraine justified?
Short answer: No. Under international law, Russia’s 2022 full‑scale invasion of Ukraine is widely regarded as unlawful and unjustified.
Why:
- The UN Charter bars the use of force against another state’s territorial integrity or political independence (Article 2(4)). The recognized exceptions are Security Council authorization or self‑defense against an armed attack; neither applies here. There w