Key facts
- U.S. funding cuts to organizations investigating war crimes in Ukraine have been implemented.
- Investigator Roksolana Makar documented accounts of torture in Izium, Ukraine.
- Makar fears fewer perpetrators will be held accountable due to reduced funding.
- Funding reductions have curtailed efforts to investigate alleged atrocities and seek justice.
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has led to numerous allegations of war crimes. International organizations and investigators are working to document these incidents and bring perpetrators to justice. However, the flow of funding, particularly from international partners like the United States, plays a critical role in enabling these investigations. Reductions in such funding can directly impact the scope and effectiveness of these justice-seeking efforts.