Ukraine's Zelenskiy and ICC's Khan Discussed How to Implement Arrest Warrants for Russian Officials

14/09/2024

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that he and International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Karim Khan had discussed how to ensure that arrest warrants for Russian officials wanted for war crimes in Ukraine are implemented. 

The ICC has issued arrest warrants for several Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin, for the unlawful deportation of children during the war. A warrant on the same grounds was issued for Maria Lvova-Belova, Russian commissioner for children's rights. Also subject to warrants are Sergei Shoigu, head of Russia's Security Council, and Viktor Sokolov and Sergey Kobylash, who are accused of directing attacks against civilian sites. 

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