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The Consequences of Ignoring Rules

Ukrainian human rights defender Olaxandra Matt Vichuk discusses the detrimental effects of ignoring international rules and norms. She highlights how Russian troops have been committing severe human rights violations, including destroying buildings, torturing people, forcible abductions, and imposing a ban on Ukrainian language and culture. Matt Vichuk emphasizes that the current system of international organizations and treaties has failed to stop these actions. She argues that this conflict represents a larger struggle between authoritarianism and democracy, with Russia aiming to discredit democracy, rule of law, and human rights. If unchecked, this could lead to an increase in nuclear states and dangerous global repercussions.