This tribunal represents a historic step toward accountability for Russia's unprovoked aggression against Ukraine. The international community cannot allow Putin and his cronies to escape justice for launching an illegal war that has caused immense suffering. While the ICC handles war crimes, this new court fills a critical gap by targeting the fundamental decision to invade a sovereign nation.
The tribunal's structure raises serious questions about fairness and independence, with Ukraine controlling which cases get prosecuted. Legal immunity protections mean Putin and other top officials remain untouchable while in power, making this more symbolic than substantive. The withdrawal of U.S. support under Trump further undermines the court's credibility and effectiveness.
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