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Selenskyj Signs Agreement to Establish Tribunal for Russian War of Aggression

Hosted by the Council of Europe, the tribunal aims to prosecute Kremlin decision makers for the crime of aggression not covered by the ICC

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Der ukrainische Präsident Wolodymyr Selenskyj spricht am Mittwoch vor dem Europarat in Straßburg. Im Mittelpunkt seines Besuchs steht die geplante Einrichtung eines Sondertribunals für das Verbrechen der Aggression gegen die Ukraine.
Der ukrainische Präsident Wolodymyr Selenskyj hat im Europarat die Einrichtung eines Sondertribunals zum russischen Angriffskrieg gegen die Ukraine besiegelt. Selenskyj unterzeichnete bei einem Besuch in Straßburg ein entsprechendes Abkommen.

Overview

  • President Volodymyr Selenskyj formalized the tribunal’s creation in Strasbourg on June 25 with his signature under a Council of Europe framework.
  • The tribunal was agreed by Ukraine and EU leaders on May 9 to address aggression charges beyond the ICC’s mandate.
  • It will hold Russian political and military figures accountable once immunity for serving heads of state expires.
  • The International Criminal Court continues its separate probes into war crimes, including its March 2023 arrest warrant for Putin over alleged child deportations.
  • During the Strasbourg session, Selenskyj emphasized the importance of unity between Europe and the USA in supporting Ukraine’s legal and defense efforts.