About authors:

Roman Sohn is an International law expert, researcher of the Russian genocide, coordinator of the international campaign to recognize Russia as the aggressor state. He advises Ukrainian parliament on matters of international law, as well as international media on Ukraine. Mr.Sohn is the co-author of the upcoming book Unrecognized War. He is Chair of the Direct Initiative International Centre for Ukraine, and a Senior Advisor at National Interests Advocacy Network ANTS.

Ariana Gic is a writer, political and legal analyst, and coordinator of various advocacy campaigns for a strong international response to Russia’s war and genocide against Ukraine. Ms. Gic is the co-author of the upcoming book Unrecognized War. She is the Director of the Direct Initiative International Centre for Ukraine and Senior Advisor at Centre for Eastern European Democracy. Ms. Gic is sanctioned by the Russian Federation.

Hanna Hopko is co-founder of the International Centre for Ukrainian Victory (ICUV) and Chairwoman of the National Interests Advocacy Network "ANTS." A former Chair of the Ukrainian Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee (2014–2019) and civic leader of the EuroMaidan, she was named a "Leading Global Thinker" by Foreign Policy magazine and is a member of the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders network.