STRAIGHT. War in Ukraine: ICC warrant for Putin’s arrest ‘justified’, Biden says

Xi Jinping is expected on March 20 in Russia

On Friday, Moscow and Beijing announced Xi Jinping’s visit to Russia from March 20 to 22. The two presidents will sign a joint statement deepening their “strategic relationship as it enters a new era,” Kremlin diplomatic adviser Yuri Ushakov said.

While Washington suspects China of considering arms sales to Russia, which Beijing and Moscow deny, the two leaders will also talk about “military-technical” cooperation, again according to the Kremlin.

What is the risk of Putin, who now has an arrest warrant?

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an international arrest warrant for the Russian president. But can Vladimir Putin really be stopped? “Remaining in Russia, we can say that Vladimir Putin does not risk anything while he is in power,” explains a lawyer who specializes in international law. For more explanation, please refer to this article.

Electric power infrastructure was attacked by drones in Novomoskovsk

According to the head of the Dnepropetrovsk regional military administration, Sergei Lysak, two drones attacked a critical infrastructure facility in Novomoskovsk. According to him, there is serious damage, but no human casualties are reported.

ICC arrest warrant for Putin ‘justified’, US president says

The arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court against Vladimir Putin for war crimes is “justified,” Joe Biden explained. He recalled that this institution was not recognized by the United States, but considered that his decision still sent “a very strong signal.”

Arrest warrant for Putin: West welcomes ICC decision

“France will continue to support the core work of international justice to bring those responsible for all crimes committed in Ukraine to justice,” French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said. the ICC, as well as Ukrainian jurisdictions that contribute to this goal.” The UK and the EU also welcomed the decision of the court, also supporting this initiative against the Russian president.

Vladimir Putin came to the attention of the International Criminal Court

The Russian president is now under an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the war crime of “illegal deportation” of Ukrainian children during the Russian invasion. The ICC, based in The Hague, also issued an arrest warrant for Maria Lvova-Belova, Russia’s presidential commissioner for children’s rights, on similar charges.

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And welcome to this new direct about the war in Ukraine.