The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor, Karim Khan, has announced that he is considering an investigation into alleged war crimes committed during the conflict in eastern Ukraine. The announcement comes after an appeal from Ukraine, which has been embroiled in a long-running conflict with pro-Russian separatists since 2014. Khan also expressed concern over the situation in Syria and said that the ICC is monitoring developments closely.
Khan, who took over as ICC prosecutor in June 2021, has stated that his priority is to bring those responsible for war crimes to justice, regardless of their position or nationality. He has also stressed the importance of cooperation between the ICC and national authorities in investigating and prosecuting these crimes.
Russia, which has been accused of providing military support to the separatists in eastern Ukraine, is not a member of the ICC and has previously rejected the court's jurisdiction over the conflict. However, Khan has stated that the ICC has jurisdiction over the alleged crimes committed by individuals who are nationals of member states, regardless of where the crimes were committed.
The potential investigation into war crimes in Ukraine has been welcomed by human rights organizations, who have called for accountability for all parties involved in the conflict. However, the move is likely to exacerbate tensions between Russia and Ukraine, as well as between Russia and the international community.
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