Ukrainian leader signs an accord with the Council of Europe to set up a special tribunal to one day put top Russian officials on trial.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for the prosecution of Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom he accused of being a “war criminal” for launching Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
Zelenskyy issued the call late on Wednesday after he signed an accord with the Council of Europe to set up a special tribunal to prosecute Russian officials, including Putin, for the invasion of Ukraine.
“We need to show clearly, aggression leads to punishment, and we must make it happen together, all of Europe,” said Zelenskyy after signing the accord with Council of Europe Secretary-General Alain Berset.
“It will take strong political and legal courage to make sure every Russian war criminal faces justice, including Putin,” Zelenskyy said.
