Lviv to Host Meeting for Special Tribunal on Russian Aggression
Ukraine will host foreign ministers in Lviv to support a tribunal prosecuting Russia, Belarus, and North Korea's leadership for aggression against Ukraine. Established by the Council of Europe, the tribunal will target top officials. The International Criminal Court cannot prosecute this aggression, prompting the need for an ad-hoc tribunal.
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Ukraine is set to host a crucial meeting in Lviv, where foreign ministers will back the establishment of a special tribunal. This tribunal aims to prosecute the leaders of Russia, Belarus, and North Korea for their roles in the aggressive acts against Ukraine.
This initiative, spearheaded by the Council of Europe, is a notable step as the International Criminal Court lacks the jurisdiction to prosecute such cases of aggression. The tribunal is expected to focus on the highest echelons of power, roughly targeting around 20 top officials responsible for planning and directing the war.
The council aims to finalize legal formalities this year, intending for the tribunal to begin operations the following year with a full complement of judges, prosecutors, and procedural rules. The move has garnered significant political support from various countries and international organizations, pressing forward with accountability and justice.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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