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Russia-Ukraine: ICC to launch probe into possible war crimes

Ukrainian civilians shelter in a basement at the Okhmadet children's hospital in central Kyiv, February 28 [Emilio Morenatti/AP Photo]

The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor has announced plans to launch an investigation into the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, saying that there is a “reasonable basis” to believe that war crimes have occurred during the conflict.

Karim A A Khan said on Monday that the probe would look into alleged crimes committed by “any party to the conflict on any part of the territory of Ukraine”, adding that his office will proceed with the investigation “as rapidly as possible”.

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