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Putin's Law Dismisses Foreign Court Rulings Amid Tensions

12/29/2025

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On December 29, 2025, President Vladimir Putin (Russia) enacted a law to ignore foreign and international criminal court rulings.
The law lets Russia dismiss judgments from courts not recognized by international agreements or United Nations (U.N.) resolutions.
Ukraine signed an agreement with the Council of Europe to establish a special tribunal and Europe launched an International Claims Commission.
Kremlin continues to deny wrongdoing, saying actions protect relocated children.

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Story summary

On December 29, 2025, President Vladimir Putin (Russia) enacted a law to ignore foreign and international criminal court rulings.
The law lets Russia dismiss judgments from courts not recognized by international agreements or United Nations (U.N.) resolutions.
Ukraine signed an agreement with the Council of Europe to establish a special tribunal and Europe launched an International Claims Commission.
Kremlin continues to deny wrongdoing, saying actions protect relocated children.