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Ukraine Ratifies Tribunal to Hold Russia Accountable

7/16/2025

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On July 15, Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada took a bold step by ratifying an agreement with the Council of Europe to create a Special Tribunal aimed at holding Russian leaders accountable for their aggression. President Zelensky also enacted crucial laws, including provisions for multiple citizenship and the suspension of the Ottawa Convention on anti-personnel mines, strengthening Ukraine's defense efforts.

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On July 15, Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada took a bold step by ratifying an agreement with the Council of Europe to create a Special Tribunal aimed at holding Russian leaders accountable for their aggression. President Zelensky also enacted crucial laws, including provisions for multiple citizenship and the suspension of the Ottawa Convention on anti-personnel mines, strengthening Ukraine's defense efforts.