Ukraine war: 36 nations approve tribunal creation to prosecute Russia over invasion

Thirty-six nations, including 34 European states, Australia, Costa Rica, and the European Union, have approved the creation of a special tribunal to prosecute Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. This decision was made by the Council of Europe's Council of Ministers. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had previously signed an accord with the Council of Europe to establish this legal body. The tribunal aims to prosecute the "crime of aggression" stemming from Russia's full-scale invasion launched in February 2022. The resolution approved by the ministers lays the foundational groundwork for this future tribunal.