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As of today, there are reports of 137,000 war crimes committed by Russia. This was stated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the “United for Justice” conference.
In his speech, the President specifically reminded the audience of the terrorist attack in Olenivka, the mass killings of civilians in Mariupol and Bucha, and the torture of Ukrainians in Yahidne.
“There is probably no country that hasn’t heard of what the occupier has done on our land and against our people. And it must be ensured that in every country, they know the occupier will be held accountable for all of it. Because justice knows no borders. It should be equally valued everywhere – Europe, America, Asia, Africa, Australia,” the President noted.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy pointed out that the world has numerous conventions, and over 100 countries have ratified the Rome Statute, which must be upheld.
“But recently, an exception was made for Putin in Mongolia. And this is not just someone else’s responsibility – it is the responsibility of the entire world to stop the degradation of the legal system, to prevent the destruction of the norms that still remain. The legal system must function in such a way that the Rome Statute, and particularly the warrant issued by the International Criminal Court against the top Russian criminal, genuinely restricts him and already ensures his isolation,” the Head of State emphasized.
He also mentioned that in a few months, the G20 Summit is scheduled to take place in Brazil. Ukraine has heard signals from the Brazilian government about plans to invite the Russian dictator. If this happens, it would signify another disregard for the Rome Statute.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the international community to unite for the sake of justice and to hold the aggressor state and its political and military leadership accountable.
