Explainer – How could Russia’s Putin be prosecuted for war crimes in Ukraine?
Reuters US President Joe Biden has publicly called Russian President Vladimir Putin a war criminal, but legal experts said a prosecution of Putin or other Russian leaders would face high hurdles and could take years, as outlined below: How is a war crime defined?The International Criminal Court in The Hague defines war crimes as “grave […]
Biden calls Putin a war criminal, Russia says mission “going to plan”
Kyiv/Lviv, UkraineReuters US President Joe Biden called Russian President Vladimir Putin a war criminal on Wednesday, prompting the Kremlin to say the comment was “unforgivable” as the war in Ukraine raged for a 21st day despite talk of compromise in peace negotiations. Moscow has yet to capture any of Ukraine’s biggest cities following its incursion […]