Italy is expressing support for the creation of a dedicated tribunal to address war crimes committed in Ukraine, as outlined by the Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. The move is framed as part of a broader call for accountability on violent acts against civilians.
“Killing an unarmed population is a war crime, and we will see how we deal with it: if there is a special court, we will not mind.” These remarks from an Italian representative underscore a willingness to explore new legal avenues for accountability.
Tajani clarified that Italy has not supplied weapons intended for attacks on Russian territory. Yet he emphasized that, when international law is violated, nations should speak with one voice and stand together in response.
European leaders have been discussing this concept for months. Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, put the idea of a special tribunal on the table in November as a mechanism to scrutinize Russia’s actions in Ukraine.
According to European officials, such a court would operate under United Nations auspices with support from the EU and its closest partners. Josep Borrell, the head of European diplomacy, has indicated that discussions on this proposal will continue.
Meanwhile, Moscow has condemned the initiative, arguing that a special court lacks legitimacy. The Russian side maintains that the proposed mechanism does not have the proper authority to adjudicate these events. citation needed (Source: Reuters).