EU diplomat Kaja Kallas announced that a coalition of 38 nations is making significant strides to form a special tribunal aimed at prosecuting Russian leaders, including President Vladimir Putin, for war crimes. The tribunal will operate under the Council of Europe. Legal teams are currently drafting a statute that will outline its jurisdiction, with a target for completion within the year. Documented war crimes include forced deportations and attacks on civilians. The International Criminal Court has already issued arrest warrants for several high-ranking Russian officials.
Last June the Russian Security Council said the ICC's decision is "part of the hybrid war of the West against the Russian Federation."
Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset said, "To wait is not an option. We must really act as fast as possible."
Thousands of war crimes have been documented by the Ukrainian authorities, including forced deportations, torture, and attacks on civilians.
Kaja Kallas warned, "No one from Russia and no one from Russia's leadership is untouchable."
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