ICC’s Arrest Warrant for Putin and Russian Official
ICC’s Arrest Warrant for Putin and Russian Official
- In a recent report by CNN, it was stated that the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court against Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that it holds no legal significance for the country. The spokesperson for the ministry, Maria Zakharova, explained that Russia withdrew from the ICC treaty in 2016 and therefore bears no obligations under it. She further added that Russia does not cooperate with the body and any potential arrest warrants from the International Court of Justice would be considered legally null and void for Russia. This statement emphasizes Russia’s stance on its lack of engagement with the International Criminal Court and its position on the legal implications of the arrest warrant.
- In response to the arrest warrant issued against President Vladimir Putin by the International Criminal Court, Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, rejected the warrant and emphasized that the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court does not bind Russia. She stated that Russia has no obligations under the treaty, as it is not a member of the Rome Statute. This highlights Russia’s position on its legal responsibilities and obligations under the ICC treaty and emphasizes its non-cooperative stance towards the body.
- Former Russian President and deputy chair of the Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, has criticized the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant against President Vladimir Putin. In a tweet, he compared the warrant to toilet paper, suggesting that it is of no value or importance. This statement highlights the Russian government’s dismissive stance towards the ICC and its decisions. Earlier, the ICC issued an arrest warrant against both Putin and Russian official Maria Alekseyevna Lvova-Belova for their alleged involvement in the scheme to deport Ukrainian children to Russia. CNN reported that the ICC has accused Putin of responsibility for war crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine during the ongoing conflict. This development suggests a significant escalation in tensions between Russia and the international community.
- According to a statement released by the International Criminal Court on Friday, President Vladimir Putin is alleged to be responsible for war crimes related to the unlawful deportation and transfer of children from occupied areas of Ukraine to the Russian Federation. The court also issued an arrest warrant for Maria Alekseyevna Lvova-Belova, a commissioner for children’s rights in the office of the Russian Federation’s president, on similar allegations, as reported by Al Jazeera. Russia has not yet issued any comment on the ICC’s move. However, the country has denied committing any atrocities since invading Ukraine in 2014. These warrants come on the heels of an UN-backed inquiry that accused Russia of committing a wide range of war crimes in Ukraine, including the forced deportation of children from areas it controls, as reported by Al Jazeera. The UN genocide convention considers the forcible transfer of children as one of the five acts that can be prosecuted as genocide.
- While the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant against President Putin and another Russian official, the extradition of Putin could prove to be a significant challenge since Russia does not acknowledge the ICC’s jurisdiction in The Hague, according to DW News. Despite denying any intention to harm civilians, Russia’s defence ministry has claimed responsibility for targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Although Russia signed the Rome Statute, which governs the ICC, in 2000, it never ratified the agreement to become a member. In 2016, it formally withdrew its signature from the founding statute of the ICC, a day after the court published a report classifying the Russian annexation of Crimea as an occupation. Following its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Kremlin has severed ties with several international organizations, leading to further isolation from the West.
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