Open to international tribunal trying Putin for war crimes, working closely with ICC: UK

After Russian President Vlimir Putin ordered an attack on neighbouring Ukraine on February 24, war has united western nations to stand against Moscow. Until now, several sanctions have been imposed, several Russians have been banned from entering western nations and over 200 private companies have ceased ir operations in Russia.

On Wednesday, UK foreign secretary, Liz Truss, welcomed idea of an international criminal tribunal trying Vlimir Putin and or Russian leers over war in Ukraine.

Liz Truss says UK govt open to idea of international criminal tribunal trying Putin

British foreign secretary told Times Rio that Boris Johnson-led government is clear in its stance. She said that Putin along with ors who have been involved in Ukraine war, need to be held accountable.

"Well, we are very clear that Putin and all of those who've been behind appalling war crimes that are being committed in Ukraine need to be held to account, and we're working very closely with ICC (International Criminal Court)."

When Ukrainian MP Alexey Goncharenko asked Truss wher UK would support move, Truss replied that evidence against Russians is being gared and prosecution against those involved in war crimes will take place only if tribunal helps to do that. She said that UK government would definitely support this move.

"We've sent support into Ukraine to help collect evidence, from witness statements to video evidence. I've talked to Ukrainian government about this idea of a tribunal. We are open to idea of a tribunal. We're currently considering it, but what we really want is most effective way of prosecuting those people who have committed se appalling war crimes, including rape, sexual violence, and indiscriminate targeting of civilians." She ded, "If tribunal will help to do that, n UK is definitely considering supporting it," reported Guardian.

Russia-Ukraine war

According to Ukraine's Defense Ministry's update, Russia has nearly lost 27,900 troops along with 1,235 tanks, 3,009 armoured combat machines, and 578 artillery systems. Meanwhile,  ongoing war has also brought all  western countries closer to stand against Moscow. On Wednesday, Finland and Sweden officially requested to join North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), citing security concerns over Russia's conflict in Ukraine. 

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