36 Countries Approve Special Tribunal for Ukraine to Judge Russian Invasion
The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, meeting in Chisinau, Moldova, has approved a resolution establishing the steering committee for a future Special Tribunal for Ukraine. This legal body, initially proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in 2025, aims to hold Russia accountable for its invasion. Thirty-four Council of Europe member states, along with the European Union, Australia, and Costa Rica, have declared their support for the tribunal. Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset stated that the moment for Russian accountability is approaching. Concurrently, violence continues on the ground as Ukrainian drones attacked the Ryazan oil refinery in Russia, causing significant damage and black smoke plumes. The strike resulted in four deaths and at least twelve injuries, according to Russian authorities, leading to school closures in the region for security reasons. These developments highlight the dual track of diplomatic efforts to establish legal accountability for war crimes and ongoing military engagements between Ukraine and Russia.
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