![]() The ICC also issued a warrant for the arrest of Maria Alekseyevna Lvova-Belova (pictured with Putin in February), Russia's 'Children's Rights Commissioner', on similar allegations The ICC said judges found there were 'reasonable grounds' to suspect Putin's criminal responsibility and grant Khan's application for the warrants, which were made back on February 22. ![]() Children are the most vulnerable part of our society,' said Khan. 'The evidence we presented focused on crimes against children. He said the arrest warrants were 'based upon forensic evidence, scrutiny and what's been said by those two individuals'. ICC prosecutor Karim Khan said that Putin was now liable for arrest if he set foot in any of the court's more than 120 member states. War-battered Ukraine welcomed the ICC announcement, with President Volodymyr Zelensky hailing the 'historic decision.' 'Russia, just like a number of different countries, does not recognize the jurisdiction of this court and so from a legal point of view, the decisions of this court are void,' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.įormer Russian president Dmitry Medvedev compared the warrants to toilet paper, while foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said they 'have no meaning' for Russia. Moscow dismissed the orders as 'void.' The Kremlin said on Friday the ICC arrest warrant against Putin was outrageous, but meaningless with respect to Russia. Russia has denied accusations that its forces have committed atrocities during its invasion. More than 16,000 Ukrainian children have been deported to Russia since the Februinvasion, according to Kyiv, with many allegedly placed in institutions and foster homes. Ukrainian soldiers install an anti-tank missile systems 'Stugna' near Bakhmut, in the Donetsk region, of Ukraine on Friday The United States has accused China of mulling arms shipments to support Russia's campaign, claims Beijing has strongly denied.Ī U.S.-backed report by Yale University researchers last month said Russia has held at least 6,000 Ukrainian children in at least 43 camps and other facilities as part of a 'large-scale systematic network.' The Chinese leader will be in Russia next week to sign accords ushering in a new era of ties. The court's shock notice came hours after other news with the potential to significantly impact Russia's war on Ukraine, including a Moscow visit from Chinese leader Xi Jinping and more fighter jets for Kyiv's forces. The ICC also issued a warrant on Friday for Maria Lvova-Belova, Russia's commissioner for children's rights, on the same charges. The ICC move obligates the court's 123 member states to arrest Putin and transfer him to The Hague for trial if he sets foot on their territory. 'This was a decision the ICC prosecutor reached independently based on the facts before him.' 'There is no doubt that Russia is committing war crimes and atrocities (in) Ukraine, and we have been clear that those responsible must be held accountable,' they added.
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