ICC issues arrest warrants for alleged Russian war crimes in Ukraine

Source: Axios

“The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday issued arrest warrants for two prominent Russian officials who are accused of violating international law during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The ICC has alleged that former Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu and Russian general Valery Gerasimov committed war crimes and crimes against humanity for targeting critical infrastructure and Ukrainian civilians. The ICC has issued other arrest warrants against Russian officials for their roles in the war in Ukraine, but Tuesday’s warrants are significant because they incriminate such high-ranking officials.” (06/25/24)

https://www.axios.com/2024/06/25/icc-arrest-warrants-russia-ukraine