ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Russian Military Officials
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the International Criminal Court's decision to issue arrest warrants for Russia’s top military officials over alleged war crimes in Ukraine. Zelensky emphasized that this decision signals inevitable justice for the crimes committed by Russia. The warrants are a significant step towards accountability for the aggressor.
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday welcomed the International Criminal Court's (ICC) decision to issue arrest warrants for Russia’s chief of the general staff, Valery Gerasimov, and former defense minister Sergei Shoigu.
The warrants, issued over alleged war crimes related to strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, mark the latest actions by the ICC concerning the Ukraine war.
This follows a previous warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Zelensky emphasized that this decision is a clear indication that justice for Russian crimes against Ukraine is inevitable.
The Ukrainian presidency’s chief of staff Andriy Yermak and human rights commissioner Dmytro Lubinets echoed this sentiment, expressing that every war criminal should be held accountable.
The warrants, issued over alleged war crimes related to strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, mark the latest actions by the ICC concerning the Ukraine war.
This follows a previous warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Zelensky emphasized that this decision is a clear indication that justice for Russian crimes against Ukraine is inevitable.
The Ukrainian presidency’s chief of staff Andriy Yermak and human rights commissioner Dmytro Lubinets echoed this sentiment, expressing that every war criminal should be held accountable.
