The Latest Breaking News from War Crimes

ICC to plead for extra money to pursue Russian war crimes in Ukraine

International court’s prosecutor to make case at conference in London after Putin warrant issued

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023

China's Xi meeting Putin in boost for isolated Russia leader

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is due to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow in a political boost for the isolated Russian president after the International Criminal Court charged him with war crimes in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

SAS veteran Oliver Schulz charged with war crime of murder over killing of Afghan man in field

Police charge a decorated former SAS soldier who was shown in a Four Corners program shooting an Afghan man in a wheat field. He is the first Australian serviceman or veteran to be charged with a war crime under Australian law.

ABC News · Mar 20, 2023

The Observer view on how Xi Jinping plans to use his meeting with war crimes suspect Vladimir Putin

The international criminal court has sent a clear message to China and shows the Russian people that their leader’s days in power are numbered

The Guardian - UK · 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

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

Explainer: What does the ICC arrest warrant mean for Putin?

Vladimir Putin may not see the inside of a cell in The Hague any time soon, but his war crimes arrest warrant could hurt his ability to travel freely and meet other world leaders, who may feel less inclined to speak to a wanted man.

Reuters · Mar 18, 2023

‘It’s justified’: Joe Biden welcomes ICC arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin

US president says Russian leader has clearly committed war crimes and move makes ‘a very strong point’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2023

Ukraine war – latest updates: Putin makes surprise trip to Crimea as arrest warrant issued

Vladimir Putin is accused of unlawfully deporting Ukrainian children to Russia

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023

‘Clearly committed war crimes’: Joe Biden backs Putin arrest warrant

The Hague-based international court said it was issuing the warrant for the arrest of the Russian leader over the alleged abduction and deportation of thousands of Ukrainian children to Russia

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2023