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tritsofme

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4. That seems unlikely to me, neither Russia nor Ukraine are parties to the Rome Statute

Reply to BootinUp (Reply #1)

Sun Feb 27, 2022, 11:22 PM

Feb 2022

that established the ICC, it’s hard to see how they could claim jurisdiction.

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Can Putin be charged with war crimes? [View all] vlyons Feb 2022 OP

I know I read a story that a suit was already sent to the ICC. BootinUp Feb 2022 #1

That seems unlikely to me, neither Russia nor Ukraine are parties to the Rome Statute tritsofme Feb 2022 #4

I, too, read they were collecting evidence. Karadeniz Feb 2022 #6

A claim has been filed against Russia at the Hague. Ocelot II Feb 2022 #2

The ICJ is not a forum for prosecuting war crimes. tritsofme Feb 2022 #5

It's a start, though. Ocelot II Feb 2022 #8

he has nukes and he's nuts. So I'm not sure that's the best thing to do. But, he clearly is mucifer Feb 2022 #3

I figure discount Hitler is KOS with no punishment whatsoever at this point? Brainfodder Feb 2022 #7

Same question was asked above George War bush. But pressure will Hoyt Feb 2022 #9

Yes, and not only for the invasion of Ukraine but for poisoning British citizens as well...his list Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #10

It is clear that Putin could - and should - be prosecuted for waging a war of aggression TomSlick Feb 2022 #11

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