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EU and Ukraine Launch Special Tribunal to Prosecute Russian Leaders for Aggression

European governments formally endorsed the tribunal framework in Lviv, committing €1 billion to Ukraine's defense industry and advancing plans to hold top Russian officials accountable.

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British Foreign Secretary David Lammy attends an interview on the sidelines of the G7 foreign ministers meeting in La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada March 14, 2025. SAUL LOEB/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
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EU foreign ministers gathered in Lviv in a show of support for Ukraine

Overview

  • Foreign ministers from nearly 20 European nations convened in Lviv on May 9, 2025, to formally launch a special tribunal targeting Russian leadership for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.
  • The tribunal, backed by the Council of Europe, will focus on prosecuting high-ranking officials from Russia, Belarus, and North Korea for orchestrating the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
  • The Council of Europe will now begin appointing judges, prosecutors, and a secretariat, with trials expected to start in 2026 after legal formalities are completed this year.
  • The European Union also pledged €1 billion to bolster Ukraine's defense industry, signaling continued military and economic support for the country.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy emphasized the tribunal's role in deterring future aggression, while legal provisions ensure prosecution of leaders like Putin once they lose immunity.