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Putin's crimes

Posted by craigerb 1 year, 7 months ago to History

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As an Objectivist, which crimes would you like to see Putin and other Russian leaders tried for (if only in absentia)?

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Posted by CMBurton 1 year, 7 months ago

craigerb That's a great question. I must confess, I do not know enough about Russia's founding (re-founding? Post-Soviet re-establishment) documents to know what fundamental precepts of their government he may have violated. Suggestions?

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  Posted by craigerb 1 year, 7 months ago
  
  "The Nuremberg Charter upended the traditional view of international law by holding individuals, rather than states, responsible for breaches of international law."
  Therefore, violation of Soviet/Russian law is not necessary.
  
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    Posted by CMBurton 1 year, 7 months ago
    
    craigerb Guess I need to study up on international law. What do you see?
    
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      Posted by craigerb 1 year, 7 months ago
      
      1) waging aggressive war
      2) genocide
      3) crimes against humanity
      4) war crimes
      There is some overlap in these categories.
      
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