BY
UGONNA F. ASOMUGHA
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The world over the years has been met with several hostilities which have threatened the territorial sanctity and sovereignty of States in the international scene. Most of these hostilities have been carried out by the very developed States often referred to as ‘world powers’ who run roughshod on less developed countries to satisfy their wants or to showcase their military and imperial might. These world powers have over the years invaded helpless and less developed countries, undermining their territorial integrity and sovereignty recognized under international law.
The need to address these hostilities which are threatening the existence of the world has prompted the writing of this paper. In addressing this, this paper intends to strike a balance between international law and international politics as the two terms are inextricably linked in matters pertaining to activities of international States. This paper in addressing the topic in view, shall use the Russian-Ukrainian Conflict as a case study with passing reference to other hostile activities carried out by States on other States over the years. This paper shall also examine the consequence of Russia’s invasion on Ukraine under international law and whether same is a violation of international law. This paper shall in the final analysis, make recommendations that could help strike a balance between international law and international politics.