Ukraine sees growing support for Special Tribunal on Russian aggression

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said the crimes committed by Russia during its aggression against Ukraine are “unprecedented,” highlighting increasing international backing for the creation of a Special Tribunal to prosecute those responsible.

In a statement posted on X, Sybiha noted that more countries are expressing readiness to join the initiative, Caliber.Az reports.

The number of countries ready to join the Enlarged Partial Agreement for the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine is growing. We already have eight confirmations and expect more. I urge all countries to take this critical step and support accountability…

— Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 (@andrii_sybiha) March 30, 2026

“The number of countries ready to join the Enlarged Partial Agreement for the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine is growing. We already have eight confirmations and expect more. I urge all countries to take this critical step and support accountability efforts,” he said.

Sybiha stressed the scale of the alleged violations, describing them as unparalleled in modern European history. “The scale of Russian atrocities in the course of its aggression is unseen on European soil since WWII. The crime of aggression is the root cause of them all. There must be accountability and there will be no amnesty for Russian criminals, including the highest political and military leadership of the Russian Federation,” he stated.

He added that the proposed tribunal would form a key component of a broader accountability framework. “The Special Tribunal is a critical element of the accountability infrastructure, with the other two pillars being the Claims Commission and the Register of Damages,” Sybiha said.

Referring to the anniversary of the Bucha killings, he underscored the symbolic importance of justice efforts. “Tomorrow, we will mark the grim anniversary of the Bucha massacre together with EU colleagues, who will come to Ukraine. The ashes of Bucha demand justice to be restored,” he said.

Sybiha also drew parallels with historical precedents, stating: “The Special Tribunal revives the spirit of Nuremberg. Its practical launch this year is vital not only to deliver justice for Ukraine and our people but also to reinforce the international criminal law, complement the efforts by the International Criminal Court, and prevent such horrible crimes from repeating again in the future.”

By Vafa Guliyeva