Bulgaria Arrests Russian Ship Owner Tied to Beirut Blast: A Test of International Justice and Accountability

Nearly five years have passed since the devastating explosion at Beirut’s port on August 4, 2020, which claimed over 218 lives and injured thousands more. Yet justice remains elusive for the victims and their families. This week, a significant development unfolded as Bulgarian authorities arrested Igor Grechushkin—the Russian owner of the cargo ship linked to the ammonium nitrate that ignited this disaster.This arrest marks a rare moment where international legal cooperation challenges impunity. Grechushkin’s detention at Sofia airport after arriving from Cyprus signals a break in what has long felt like an impenetrable wall protecting officials and actors connected to...