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.

Marko Mihkelson, is the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Estonia’s Parliament. With extensive experience in foreign policy and international security, he has long contributed to advancing Estonia’s diplomatic and strategic interests on the global stage. A former Moscow correspondent (1994-97) as well as an academic commentator and policymaker, he regularly contributes to international media and is the author of the books Russia: In Dusk and Dawn(2010) and The Disruptive Era (2018).