Eng
Esp

Copyright © 2024 Euromaidanpress.com

The work of Euromaidan Press is supported by the International Renaissance Foundation

When referencing our materials, please include an active hyperlink to the Euromaidan Press material and a maximum 500-character extract of the story. To reprint anything longer, written permission must be acquired from [email protected].

Privacy and Cookie Policies.

Hague to host center to collect data on Russian war crimes in Ukraine

byAlya Shandra
03/02/2023
1 minute read
Hague to host center to collect data on Russian war crimes in Ukraine

The European Commission is establishing a special office in The Hague to help prosecute Russia for crimes in Ukraine, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced during a meeting with president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 2 February, ahead of the EU-Ukraine summit.

The International Center for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression in Ukraine in the Hague, currently home to the UN’s principal judicial organ — the International Court of Justice, will coordinate the collection of evidence and join the investigation by the European crime agency Eurojust.

The new center is “a strong symbol of our support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified aggression,” Von der Leyen said. “Russia must be held accountable in courts for its odious crimes.”

The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia was also located in the Hague until its closure in 2017.

Ukraine has been pushing to create a special tribunal to punish Russia for its crime of aggression, a motion that has been backed by the EU Parliament and states like The Netherlands and Baltic countries.

The future of the EU is being written in Ukraine, the heart of Europe – Ursula von der Leyen

You could close this page. Or you could join our community and help us produce more materials like this.  We keep our reporting open and accessible to everyone because we believe in the power of free information. This is why our small, cost-effective team depends on the support of readers like you to bring deliver timely news, quality analysis, and on-the-ground reports about Russia's war against Ukraine and Ukraine's struggle to build a democratic society. A little bit goes a long way: for as little as the cost of one cup of coffee a month, you can help build bridges between Ukraine and the rest of the world, plus become a co-creator and vote for topics we should cover next. Become a patron or see other ways to support. Become a Patron!

To suggest a correction or clarification, write to us here

You can also highlight the text and press Ctrl + Enter

Please leave your suggestions or corrections here



    Euromaidan Press

    We are an independent media outlet that relies solely on advertising revenue to sustain itself. We do not endorse or promote any products or services for financial gain. Therefore, we kindly ask for your support by disabling your ad blocker. Your assistance helps us continue providing quality content. Thank you!

    Related Posts