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Ukraine war: ICC's Putin arrest warrant may be symbolic but must be the beginning of holding the Russian leader accountable

Marking the ninth anniversary of his illegal annexation of Crimea, Russian president Vladimir Putin visited the occupied Ukrainian peninsula on March 18. His visit came a day after the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague issued an arrest warrant against him.

The Conversation · Mar 20, 2023

Vladimir Putin mocked for sending 'body double' to Ukraine: 'What's up with your chin?'

Kyiv official Anton Gerashchenko analysed TV footage of Vladimir Putin meeting residents of a reconstructed apartment block in Mariupol, and wondered if it was a body double because he had a different chin

Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2023

Putin visits Crimea, Mariupol on annexation anniversary

President Vladimir Putin made unannounced visits to Crimea and the Ukrainian city of Mariupol at the weekend for what were termed “reunification” events, nine years after Russia’s 2014 annexation of the peninsula from Ukraine.

Tribune News Service · Mar 19, 2023

Vladimir Putin limps stiffly with head bowed down in first sighting since arrest warrant

Putin was seen at an opening of a children's centre in Crimea after the International Criminal Court ordered his arrest for alleged war crimes in Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Mar 18, 2023

Ukraine war – live: Putin to host ‘strategic’ meeting with Xi Jinping after Mariupol visit

The Russian president was seen driving around the Russian-held city of Mariupol on his first visit to the occupied region

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023

Putin makes surprise Crimea visit on annexation anniversary

President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to Crimea on Saturday for what were termed “reunification” events, nine years after Russia’s 2014 annexation of the peninsula from Ukraine.

Tribune News Service · Mar 18, 2023

Putin visits Crimea to mark nine years since annexation from Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled to Crimea to mark the ninth anniversary of the Black Sea peninsula’s annexation from Ukraine on Saturday.

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2023

Vladimir Putin visits Crimea on annexation anniversary following war crimes arrest warrant

The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for the Russian leader

Manchester Evening News · Mar 18, 2023

Putin makes surprise visit to Crimea

President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to Crimea on Saturday for what were termed “reunification” events, nine years after Russia’s 2014 annexation of the peninsula from Ukraine.

Bangkok Post · Mar 18, 2023

Putin visits Crimea to mark the anniversary of its annexation from Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to the Black Sea peninsula to mark the ninth anniversary of its annexation from Ukraine. Russia's move in 2014 was denounced as illegal by most of the world.

WEKU · Mar 18, 2023