Ukraine's European Allies and Several Countries to Join Special Tribunal to Prosecute Russian Aggression
34 European nations, Australia, Costa Rica, and the European Union (EU) have announced they will join a future special tribunal for Ukraine to prosecute Russia's 2022 act of aggression. This move aims to hold Russia accountable for the 'crime of aggression' and is a crucial step towards international legal accountability.
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Key News on Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Central Message
(CNA Strasbourg, 15th, Comprehensive External Report) 34 European countries, Australia, Costa Rica, and the European Union (EU) stated today that they will join a future special tribunal established for Ukraine to adjudicate Russia's act of aggression against Ukraine.
AFP reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed an agreement with the Council of Europe last year, aiming to establish a legal entity to hold Russia accountable for the 'crime of aggression' constituted by its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
The Council of Europe issued a statement saying that the Council of Ministers, composed of the foreign ministers of its 46 member states, passed a resolution during a meeting to lay the groundwork for the future special tribunal.
According to the statement, 34 member states of the Council of Europe, the EU, Australia, and Costa Rica have 'indicated their intention' to join the agreement to create this special tribunal. The Council of Europe aims to safeguard human rights and the rule of law in Europe.
Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, stated: 'The time to hold Russia accountable for its aggression is coming. This special tribunal symbolizes justice and hope. Concrete action is now needed to deliver on this political commitment, ensuring the tribunal's operation and funding.'
The Council of Europe's members include the 27 EU member states, non-EU continental countries like Turkey and Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.
Twelve member states of the Council have not yet joined the special tribunal agreement, including EU members such as Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Malta.
After Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) held a two-day session in Strasbourg, France, starting March 14 of that year to discuss Russia's aggression as a serious violation of human rights. With 216 votes in favor, 0 against, and 3 abstentions, it passed a resolution to expel Russia from its membership, with the assembly unanimously agreeing that Russia could not remain in the organization. (Compiled by: Hung Chi-yuan) 1150515
Central Message
(CNA Strasbourg, 15th, Comprehensive External Report) 34 European countries, Australia, Costa Rica, and the European Union (EU) stated today that they will join a future special tribunal established for Ukraine to adjudicate Russia's act of aggression against Ukraine.
AFP reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed an agreement with the Council of Europe last year, aiming to establish a legal entity to hold Russia accountable for the 'crime of aggression' constituted by its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
The Council of Europe issued a statement saying that the Council of Ministers, composed of the foreign ministers of its 46 member states, passed a resolution during a meeting to lay the groundwork for the future special tribunal.
According to the statement, 34 member states of the Council of Europe, the EU, Australia, and Costa Rica have 'indicated their intention' to join the agreement to create this special tribunal. The Council of Europe aims to safeguard human rights and the rule of law in Europe.
Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, stated: 'The time to hold Russia accountable for its aggression is coming. This special tribunal symbolizes justice and hope. Concrete action is now needed to deliver on this political commitment, ensuring the tribunal's operation and funding.'
The Council of Europe's members include the 27 EU member states, non-EU continental countries like Turkey and Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.
Twelve member states of the Council have not yet joined the special tribunal agreement, including EU members such as Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Malta.
After Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) held a two-day session in Strasbourg, France, starting March 14 of that year to discuss Russia's aggression as a serious violation of human rights. With 216 votes in favor, 0 against, and 3 abstentions, it passed a resolution to expel Russia from its membership, with the assembly unanimously agreeing that Russia could not remain in the organization. (Compiled by: Hung Chi-yuan) 1150515