Moscow has repeatedly denied accusations that its forces have dedicated atrocities throughout its one-year invasion of its neighbour.
Amsterdam,UPDATED: Mar 17, 2023 21:25 IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a gathering of the collegium of the Prosecutor General’s workplace in Moscow, Russia, March 15, 2023. (Photo: Reuters)
By Reuters: The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant on Friday towards Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of being accountable for warfare crimes dedicated in Ukraine.
Moscow has repeatedly denied accusations that its forces have dedicated atrocities throughout its one-year invasion of its neighbour.
In its first warrant for Ukraine, the ICC referred to as for Putin’s arrest on suspicion of illegal deportation of kids and illegal switch of individuals from the territory of Ukraine to the Russian Federation.
The Kremlin didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark.
Earlier this week Reuters reported that the courtroom was anticipated to concern warrants.
Separately the courtroom issued a warrant for Maria Lvova-Belova, Russia’s Commissioner for Children’s Rights, on the identical expenses.
ICC prosecutor Karim Khan opened an investigation into potential warfare crimes, crimes towards humanity and genocide in Ukraine a 12 months in the past. He highlighted throughout 4 journeys to Ukraine that he was alleged crimes towards youngsters and the concentrating on of civilian infrastructure.
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Rishabh Sharma
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Mar 17, 2023