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International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for the President of Russia Vladimir Putin on charges of war crimes. The United States (US) and Ukraine unanimously supported, while Russia firmly refused.
The ICC has accused Putin of being responsible for war crimes. The ICC considers the crimes to include the unlawful deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia.
The ICC stated The Crimes were committed in Ukraine since February 24, 2022 – when Russia launched its full-scale invasion. Moscow has denied accusations of war crimes during the invasion.
Ukraine Praises ICC
Ukraine says the decision by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to issue a warrant for the arrest of Russian President Vladimir Putin is only the first step to restoring justice for the Russian invasion. Ukraine applauded the decision.
“The Hague Assembly of the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Putin. This is just the beginning,” said Ukraine’s Chief of Presidential Staff Andriy Yermak. AFP, Friday (17/3).
The Prosecutor General of Ukraine praised the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue a warrant for Putin’s arrest. He said the world understands that the Putin regime is criminal.
“The world received a signal that the Russian regime is criminal and its leadership and accomplices will be held accountable,” said Ukraine’s Attorney General Andriy Kostin.
“This is a historic decision for Ukraine and the entire international legal system,” he said.
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