Objective is to directly hold the Russian high -level decision makers directly, ensuring that justice be done; measure is seen as an unprecedented step in the largest war on European soil since 1945
A in partnership with its European allies, it announced the creation of a special court to judge Russia’s main leaders for the crime of aggression related to the invasion of Ukraine. This decision was formalized last Friday (9) during a meeting of foreign ministers of the held in the city of LVIV, in the west of Ukraine. The meeting symbolizes continuous support to Kiev and occurred on the same day Moscow celebrated the 80th anniversary of Nazi victory with a military parade, highlighting the tension between nations.
The meeting was attended by representatives from various countries of the European bloc, reinforcing the position that the war started by Moscow must have legal consequences. Since the beginning of the Russian offensive in February 2022, Ukraine and part of the international community have seen the action as a serious violation of national sovereignty and international peace. The creation of the Special Court arises amid diplomatic negotiations promoted by the government of US President Donald Trump, who seeks to restore relations with Kremlin to end the conflict.
However, the movement of the United States has generated concerns between European countries, which fear that a political solution without liability will allow Russia to escape international justice. The special court will be focused on the judgment of the crime of aggression, considered the most serious among crimes against peace defined by international law. The objective is to directly hold the Russian high -ranking decision makers directly, ensuring that justice be done and that those responsible will face the consequences of their actions. This measure is seen as an unprecedented step in the search for justice in the largest war on European soil since 1945.
*With information from Grieco Holtz
*Report produced with the aid of AI
