L’Ukraine salue « un jour historique » après la création d’un tribunal spécial pour juger l …
- Ukraine has welcomed the establishment of a special tribunal designed to prosecute the crime of aggression committed by Russia.
- The tribunal is intended to provide a legal mechanism to ensure that the Russian leadership is held accountable for the initiation of the conflict.
- "The moment when Russia will have to be held accountable for its aggression is approaching.
Ukraine has welcomed the establishment of a special tribunal designed to prosecute the crime of aggression committed by Russia. The announcement on May 16, 2026, was described by Ukrainian officials as a historic day.
The tribunal is intended to provide a legal mechanism to ensure that the Russian leadership is held accountable for the initiation of the conflict.
“The moment when Russia will have to be held accountable for its aggression is approaching. The path opening before us is that of justice.”
Ukrainian official source
The proposal to create a special tribunal specifically for the crime of aggression was first introduced shortly after the Russian attack on Ukraine on February 24.
While the creation of the court is viewed as a significant step toward international legal accountability, some observers have raised concerns regarding the practical implementation of the proceedings. A historian cited by Le Figaro welcomed the establishment of the tribunal but expressed concern over the potential slowness of the legal process.