Following the commencement of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, international law scholar Phillipe Sands proposed the formation of a special international tribunal to hold the highest Russian officials accountable for the conflict. This initiative has gained renewed attention as the European Union continues to emphasize the importance of international justice in addressing war crimes. While the legal framework for this court has been developed, its practical implementation and the geopolitical complexities surrounding it remain unresolved, raising questions about its effectiveness and the true intentions behind its establishment.