Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges trial for ‘war criminal’ Putin
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed an agreement with the Council of Europe to set up a special tribunal to prosecute Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin, for the invasion of Ukraine. Zelenskyy accuses Putin of being a war criminal, and the tribunal aims to hold Russian leaders accountable for their actions.Key Facts
- Zelenskyy wants Russian President Putin prosecuted for the attack on Ukraine.
- A special tribunal is being set up under the Council of Europe to prosecute Russian leaders.
- The tribunal will focus on the "crime of aggression" from Russia's 2022 invasion.
- The location for the tribunal is not decided, but Zelenskyy suggested The Hague.
- The International Criminal Court (ICC) has already issued an arrest warrant for Putin for alleged war crimes.
- The tribunal will be the first of its kind under the Council of Europe, separate from the European Union.
- Russia was expelled from the Council of Europe following its invasion of Ukraine.
- The tribunal could also prosecute individuals from North Korea and Belarus who helped Russia.
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