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The grant program from the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Section is designed to bolster Ukraine's efforts in investigating, prosecuting, and adjudicating war crimes committed during the conflict with the Russian Federation. Key focuses of the program include providing expert advice and mentorship to Ukrainian prosecutors and investigators, developing and delivering specialized training for handling complex war crime cases, and enhancing legal infrastructure across newly liberated territories to ensure the rule of law and fair trials. It emphasizes increasing public awareness about the adjudication of war crimes, fostering international partnerships for justice, and implementing sophisticated technologies and methodologies, such as open-source intelligence, for evidence gathering. The overall goal is to empower Ukrainian legal and law enforcement bodies to effectively pursue justice for war crimes, reinforcing accountability, and compliance with international humanitarian law.