After the ratification of the Rome Statute, Ukrainian soldiers could be prosecuted for actions on Russian territory, such as in the Kursk region. As mentioned earlier, the ICC investigates ...

The Rome Statute was signed by Ukraine in 2000, but it was yet to be ratified, despite the fact that the Ukrainian National Security and Defence Council recognised the need for ratification in 2015.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) held a ceremony in The Hague, Netherlands, on Thursday to welcome Ukraine as a state ...

“The ratification of the Rome Statute will increase the chances of victims receiving compensation for Russian war crimes,” she added. Ukraine is not a member of the court but has accepted its ...

He noted that the issue of ratification of the Rome Statute is in no way directed against Russia and was launched before the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

First Deputy Chairman of the Budget Committee Ivan Krulko expressed support for Ukraine’s ratification of the statute, stating that “Ukraine has already fulfilled its obligations under the Rome ...

Overall, ratification of the Rome Statute would: Bolster global support for accountability for grave crimes committed in Ukraine and beyond as it would signal Ukraine’s willingness to strengthen ...

Ukraine signed the statute in January 2000, but has not ratified it, even though ratification is a condition of the country's 2014 Association Agreement with the European Union.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine ratified the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, taking a step toward membership that Kyiv says will increase chances of prosecuting war crimes by ...

“The ratification of the Rome Statute will increase the chances of victims receiving compensation for Russian war crimes,” she added. Ukraine is not a member of the court but has accepted its ...