The International Criminal Court issues an arrest warrant for PutinEnlarge this image toggle caption Gavriil Grigorov/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP Gavriil Grigorov/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via APThe International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for alleged war crimes involving accusations that Russia has forcibly taken Ukrainian children. But Kostin noted that the Ukrainian government has cooperated with the court on criminal investigations in its territory. The court warrant is a "stunning move"International Criminal Court President Piotr Hofmanski announces arrest warrants against Vladimir Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova. The organization also said it expects further arrest warrants for Russian leaders as Ukraine war crimes investigations develop. The U.S. government has so far issued a measured response to news of the Putin arrest warrant.

Source: International New York Times March 17, 2023 20:35 UTC