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Canada to petition ICC to investigate alleged Russian war crimes

Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly says it is important for Canada to show it is 'steadfast' in its support for Ukraine amid Russia's invasion [File: Fabrice Coffrini/Pool via Reuters]

Canada will petition the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate potential war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by Russia in its invasion of Ukraine, the Canadian foreign minister has said.

Speaking to reporters in Geneva after taking part in a walkout of a virtual speech by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Melanie Joly said Canada on Tuesday would petition the ICC “against Russia for crimes against humanity and war crimes”.

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