Russia Actively Disavows Recognition of the Special Tribunal Established for Addressing Aggression Towards Ukraine
4:48 Russia snubs special tribunal verdicts on Ukraine conflictMaria Zakharova, Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, has declared that decisions by the upcoming special tribunal formed to investigate the military offensive against Ukraine will hold no weight for Russia [1]. She referred to its creation an "hostile" act, further emphasizing the nation's unwillingness to cooperate. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, however, has already signed an agreement with the Council of Europe to set up this special tribunal, with the aim of punishing the "crime of aggression" against Ukraine and bringing political and military leaders from the aggressor nation to justice [1].
3:45 Ukrainian Embassy arranges rescuing deported UkrainiansThe Ukrainian Embassy in Georgia is orchestrating the evacuation of at least 56 Ukrainians currently stranded at the Russian-Georgian border under poor conditions [1]. These individuals were previously detained in Russia and are now being deported. A consular officer from the Ukrainian Embassy in Georgia has already visited the border crossing and liaised with the head of the border unit to offer humanitarian aid. Nineteen individuals have already been taken to Moldova, and another fourteen more will be rescued from Georgia tomorrow [1].
2:55 Ireland aims to sway Hungary's stance on Ukraine's EU membershipIreland's Prime Minister Micheál Martin has criticized Hungary's stance on Ukraine's EU membership, labeling it a "disappointing" and "problematic" hurdle [1]. Despite this, he has guaranteed continued efforts to persuade Hungary to support Ukraine's accession process. "It is of the utmost importance that Ukraine joins the EU," Martin emphasized [1].
1:55 Ukraine militarizes with female recruitmentBack in May, the Ukrainian army began recruiting women for the first time, and these troopers are now on duty. By the year-end, there are plans to have 70,000 female soldiers within the ranks [1]. The military is reportedly coping with a critical shortage of personnel, which has led to novel approaches. According to recent testimonies, the new female recruits have proven to be motivated and more effective at their jobs than their male counterparts, who are often unmotivated [1].
0:48 Lithuania dismisses peace agreement chancesLithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda has voiced concern over the stagnation of the Ukraine conflict, highlighting Russia's lack of commitment to negotiate sincerely [1]. He pointed out that the absence of a ceasefire marks an essential condition missing from any potential peace settlement. EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia has been deemed "good, strong, and sufficient" to mount pressure on the Kremlin. Nauseda has expressed hope that US President Donald Trump will apply heightened pressure on Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin [1].
23:45 EU summit greenlights Russian sanctions extensionThe heads of state and government have agreed, during the EU summit in Brussels, to extend the sanctions against Russia by another six months [1]. Since the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine, the EU has banned 17 sanctions packages against Moscow. Although Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban had threatened to block such measures, the EU countries have unanimously voted to prolong the sanctions every six months [1].
22:45 Ukrainian drones attack Russian fuel depotsDrones from the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense are systematically targeting warehouses storing rocket fuel and fuel and lubricant in the city of Bryansk in Russia. The motivated move is intended to impede the Russian occupation army's logistical capabilities [1].
21:53 Ukraine gains multiple-million euros for Chernobyl reconstructionThe Ukraine will receive 42 million euros from international allies to mend the sarcophagus shielding the destroyed reactor of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant [1]. Kremlin troops incited damage during their mid-February raid, but radiation leaks were avoided, offering proof that Ukraine faces its crises with the aid of supportive partners.
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Additional Information
The Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine is a newly established independent international legal institution, aimed at holding accountable those responsible for starting the war against Ukraine and collaborating with the International Criminal Court (ICC) [1][2]. The tribunal is based on Article 8 bis of the Rome Statute of the ICC and utilizes criteria for aggressive war as defined in the UN General Assembly Resolution 3314 [2]. In addition, it can issue indictments against current leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, and sentences can be handed down in absentia should they no longer be in office [2]. Proceedings at the tribunal will proceed concurrently with ICC activities, with the possibility of trials being suspended if a suspect is transferred to the ICC [2]. The legal framework for this tribunal has been established through cooperation between Ukraine and the Council of Europe [1][3].
- The Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, established in cooperation with the Council of Europe, is aimed at holding accountable those responsible for the Ukraine conflict, including political and military leaders like Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
- In the midst of ongoing political conflicts and wars-and-conflicts such as the Ukraine War, it is crucial for international communities to establish and uphold policies like the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine to ensure justice for the victims and deter potential aggressors.
