EU Foreign Ministers Greenlight Special Tribunal for Ukraine: Wadephul's Mission in Lviv
Wadephul encounters EU representatives in Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul embarks on his inaugural visit to Ukraine, heading to Lviv to stand united with Ukraine on Europe Day. Alongside his fellow EU foreign ministers, Wadephul aims to show solidarity and discuss the establishment of a special tribunal for Ukraine.
Sounding optimistic, Wadephul declares the EU as a beacon of hope for countless Ukrainians, expressing Germany's commitment to support Ukraine's potential future membership in the EU. Emphasizing the importance of a security-oriented foreign policy, he reiterates the EU's resolve to deliver a clear message of solidarity to Ukraine, signaling that they stand together against Russian aggression.
With the green light from the EU foreign ministers, Ukraine and its partners hope to establish a tribunal prosecuting the crime of "aggression" in the Russian invasion. This step forward is a significant move in the Core Group's ongoing efforts to hold responsible parties like Vladimir Putin accountable for their actions against Ukraine [3][4][5].
The Core Group's endorsement of this tribunal reinforces the institution's aim to deliver justice and hold those with the greatest responsibility accountable for the crime of aggression [5]. Formalizing the tribunal's creation is the next step, paving the way for legal procedures such as a session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe scheduled for May 13–14 in Luxembourg [3].
In a historic meeting in Lviv, the EU foreign ministers will gather at the invitation of their Ukrainian colleague, Andrij Sybiha, to honor the end of World War II [6]. The previous informal meeting in Warsaw saw the Russian invasion of Ukraine taking center stage in discussions, with Germany represented by the new foreign minister, Wadephul, for the first time [6].
Sources: ntv.de, lar/AFP
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[1] ntv.de, lar/AFP[2] DW[3] Euractiv[4] CNN[5] Reuters[6] BBC
- Johann Wadephul, the German Foreign Minister, departs for Ukraine, visiting Lviv on Europe Day to demonstrate unity with Ukraine.
- Wadephul and other EU foreign ministers aim to discuss the creation of a special tribunal for Ukraine during his visit, with a focus on prosecuting the crime of "aggression" resulting from the Russian invasion.
- Wadephul's mission in Ukraine is part of Germany's broader foreign policy, seeking to support Ukraine's potential future membership in the European Union.
- On a greater political stage, the EU foreign ministers will convene in Lviv, honoring the end of World War II, and reaffirming their solidarity against Russian aggression.
