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Special Tribunal Established To Prosecute Russian Leaders For Ukraine Invasion

A Ukrainian brigade fires a self-propelled howitzer toward Russian front-line positions in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

A significant step was taken on Wednesday towards establishing a court to prosecute the Russian leaders responsible for orchestrating the invasion of Ukraine. A group of international organizations, including the European Union and the Council of Europe, in collaboration with Ukraine, announced progress on the project.

Legal experts have agreed on the framework for the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. This tribunal will enable the prosecution of senior Russian officials for planning and coordinating the full-scale invasion that took place in 2022.

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