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ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Russian Officials Over War Crimes

3/31/2026

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The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Sergei Shoigu (Russian Defense Minister) and Valery Gerasimov (Chief of the General Staff) over war crimes tied to Ukraine's infrastructure.
The warrants accuse them of deliberately targeting Ukraine's power grid during winter.
In a parallel case, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces similar allegations for depriving Gaza civilians of essential resources, while prosecutions are unlikely due to jurisdictional limits.

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Story summary

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Sergei Shoigu (Russian Defense Minister) and Valery Gerasimov (Chief of the General Staff) over war crimes tied to Ukraine's infrastructure.
The warrants accuse them of deliberately targeting Ukraine's power grid during winter.
In a parallel case, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces similar allegations for depriving Gaza civilians of essential resources, while prosecutions are unlikely due to jurisdictional limits.