Can The EU's New Tribunal Hold Russia Accountable For Crimes Of Aggression In Ukraine?

Can The EU's New Tribunal Hold Russia Accountable For Crimes Of Aggression In Ukraine?

When EU foreign ministers gather in Warsaw and Lviv this week, few concrete decisions are expected be made. But they are expected to endorse the setup of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.

See also: Our summary on the human rights situation in Europe and Central Asia RussiaRussian Federation Russia has continued its war of aggression against Ukraine. The rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association have again been severely restricted this year. Dissidents have been subjected to arbitrary prosecution and unfair trials, resulting in heavy fines and long prison sentences, under an arsenal of laws that did not co…

When EU foreign ministers meet this week in Warsaw and Lviv, they are not expected to make any concrete decisions. But they are expected to support the creation of a special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.

In Lviv on May 9, foreign ministers of dozens of countries, Ukrainian leaders and the Council of Europe are likely to sign documents on the establishment of a special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. This is reported by Radio Liberty. Also, according to them, in order to expand international support for the Special Tribunal, the Core Group calls on other states and international organizations to join its efforts and actively…