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🛒 تسوق الآن36 Countries and EU Agree to Create Special Tribunal for Ukraine
36 Countries and the European Union Agree to Create Special Tribunal for Ukraine
In a landmark move toward international accountability, 34 member states of the Council of Europe, alongside the European Union, Australia, and Costa Rica, announced on Friday their commitment to establishing a special tribunal dedicated to prosecuting crimes related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The initiative marks one of the most significant coordinated legal efforts since the conflict began, bringing the international community closer to holding Russia accountable for its aggression.
Main Facts and Key Details
The agreement was announced by the Council of Europe, the Strasbourg-based international human rights organization comprising 46 member states. Of its members, 34 have pledged to join the future tribunal, with the European Union itself, Australia, and Costa Rica also signing on — bringing the total number of participating parties to 36. The tribunal is specifically designed to address the crime of aggression against Ukraine, a legal category that existing international courts, including the International Criminal Court, have limited jurisdiction over in this context. The initiative has been spearheaded by Kyiv, which has long advocated for a dedicated judicial mechanism to prosecute Russian leadership for the decision to launch the full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Reactions and Context
Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, issued a statement declaring that "the moment when Russia will be forced to submit to accountability for its aggression is approaching." The announcement coincided with a prisoner-of-war exchange between Russia and Ukraine on the same day, with each side releasing 205 captives. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed that returned Russian military personnel were receiving psychological and medical assistance in Belarus before being transferred to Russian medical facilities. The United Arab Emirates provided humanitarian assistance during the repatriation process. The last major prisoner exchange between the two nations occurred on April 26, when 193 Russian soldiers were returned in exchange for 193 Ukrainian prisoners.
Challenges and Outlook
Legal experts note that establishing the tribunal faces significant practical and diplomatic hurdles. Russia does not recognize the jurisdiction of the Council of Europe — it was expelled from the organization in 2022 — and is unlikely to cooperate with or recognize the tribunal's proceedings. Enforcement of any verdicts against Russian officials would require unprecedented international cooperation. Nevertheless, supporters argue that the tribunal would serve as a powerful symbolic and legal precedent, strengthening the framework of international law and ensuring that the crime of aggression does not go unpunished. The participating nations are expected to finalize the tribunal's statute and operational framework in the coming months.
The creation of this special tribunal represents a pivotal step in the global pursuit of justice for Ukraine, signaling that the international community remains committed to the principle that military aggression must carry consequences under international law.
