title: The Jus ad Bellum and Russia’s “Special Military Operation” in Ukraine
abstract: Abstract This editorial commentary examines the justifications put forward by the Russian government for its “special military operation” against the background of the law governing the use of force ( jus ad bellum ). It also addresses the relevance of that body of law in light of what has transpired since the Russian invasion of Ukraine commenced.
journal: Journal of International Peacekeeping