Putin's cabal must be brought to trial for crimes in Ukraine. With this plan, the world can do that
A special tribunal akin to Nuremberg will not only force Russia to explain its culpability, it will show how vital it is to uphold international law
TL;DR
- A special tribunal is being formed to prosecute Putin's inner circle for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.
- This initiative aims to bring leaders, generals, and functionaries to justice for planning and executing the war, similar to the Nuremberg trials.
- The tribunal will address the deaths of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians, as well as the destruction of civic amenities.
- While the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Putin and others, it cannot prosecute the crime of aggression due to Russia's non-party status and UN veto power.
- The special tribunal establishes a precedent for holding aggressors accountable, echoing the 1941 London Declaration.
- The Council of Europe, founded to uphold the rule of law and human rights, is initiating this criminal process.
- Statements from EU officials emphasize that unpunished crimes encourage future atrocities and that durable peace requires justice and accountability.
- The existence of this tribunal demonstrates that a world without rules and laws has not yet materialized.
- Holding Putin's cabal accountable is crucial for upholding international law and reinforcing the consequences of flouting it.