ICC issues arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin in Ukraine war crimes probe – National | Globalnews.ca
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin over alleged war crimes in Ukraine. The ICC said in a statement on Friday that Putin is allegedly responsible for the war crime of unlawful deportation of children, and that of unlawful transfer of children from occupied areas of Ukraine […]
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ‘a war on women’s rights,’ EU leader tells Parliament – National | Globalnews.ca
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday paid tribute to the women of Ukraine who are fighting against Russia and decried the sexual violence widely attributed to Moscow’s forces, calling the invasion “a war on women’s rights.” Speaking to a joint session of Parliament on the eve of International Women’s Day, von der […]
Ottawa urged to expel Russian diplomats as Ukraine war anniversary nears – National | Globalnews.ca
A House of Commons` committee says Canada should expel Russian diplomats who are participating in activities not “consistent” with their roles — but whether Ottawa will commit to doing so is up in the air. The Canadian government hasn`t expelled any Russian diplomats since Moscow`s full-scale war in Ukraine began nearly a year ago on […]