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The Council of Europe has approved the creation of a Special Tribunal to prosecute Russia\u2019s crime of aggression against Ukraine. So far, 36 countries have agreed to join the initiative, with the number of participating states expected to continue growing.<\/em><\/p>\n

Alain Berset said the moment of accountability for Russia\u2019s aggression against Ukraine is drawing closer as dozens of countries move toward formally launching the Special Tribunal on the crime of aggression.<\/p>\n

Speaking during the meeting of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in Chi\u0219in\u0103u, Berset stated that participating countries had taken a decisive step toward establishing the tribunal, according to a Ukrinform correspondent<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cStates have taken a decisive step toward the actual creation of the Special Tribunal and recognition of responsibility for the aggression against Ukraine,\u201d Berset said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

According to him, the tribunal represents both justice and hope, but countries must now move quickly to complete national procedures necessary for the mechanism to become operational.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Special Tribunal embodies justice and hope. Now we must act to turn this political commitment into reality by ensuring the tribunal\u2019s functioning and financing,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Berset stressed that aggression and crimes committed during the war cannot remain unpunished and that those responsible must face consequences.<\/p>\n

He also called on additional countries to join the Enlarged Partial Agreement on the tribunal.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor those who have not yet joined, the doors remain open. Justice needs you,\u201d Berset said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

According to the Council of Europe secretary general, 36 countries and the European Union have already expressed their intention to participate in the agreement establishing the tribunal.<\/p>\n

Addressing Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Berset emphasized that the initiative is not only about Ukraine, but about defending international law and European security.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis decision belongs to Ukraine and to every country that chooses law instead of silence, for the sake of a free Ukraine in a secure Europe,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Special Tribunal is expected to investigate and prosecute individuals bearing primary responsibility for the crime of aggression against Ukraine, filling a legal gap that currently exists within the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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