Ukraine praises the “historic” decision of the International Criminal Court, and Russia describes it as negligent

“Historic decision that will lead to historic recognition of responsibilities” : Volodymyr Zelensky, Friday, March 17, welcomed the international arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is accused of being responsible for the deportation of thousands of Ukrainian children. “It would have been impossible to carry out such a criminal operation without the consent of the man heading the terrorist state.”added the Ukrainian president. According to him, at least 16,000 children have been affected by these forced transfers.

We do not yet fully understand the consequences of the ICC decision. It is a strong, courageous and just action for our country and its people. At the international level, the status of Putin and his entourage is clearly defined: an international criminal who kidnaps children and commits genocide against them.declare to world Oksana Filipshina, deputy head of the analytical department of the Ukrainian Helsinki Human Rights Group: “It is true that the ICC does not use the word ‘genocide’. But I am sure of it. As the investigation continues, this Putin crime will be proven.”This is confirmed by the former representative of the Ukrainian Human Rights Ombudsman for Respect for the Rights of the Child and the Family (2012-2022).

In Russia, the news aroused great emotion, even if, on Friday evening, officials were particularly attached to confirming its insignificant character. This was stated by the spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova “The decisions of the International Criminal Court have no meaning for our country, including from a legal point of view.”Moscow is not a state party to the Rome Statute.

“unacceptable”

“The decisions of this court are null and void.”The Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, reacted similarly to the idea of ​​arresting Vladimir Putin “flagrant and unacceptable”. He demanded the chairman of the investigation committee, which is a judicial body “check” the authors of this decision.

Even stranger, former President Dmitry Medvedev referred to the arrest warrant in frivolous terms. The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin. No need to explain where this paper is used.”He wrote on social media, ending his message with a roll of toilet paper.

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