Russian President Vladimir Putin may judge war crimes if irrefutable evidence and evidence appear. This was stated by the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in The Hague Karim Khan, reports Euronews.
Now the prosecutor is involved in the investigation of such crimes in Ukraine to collect a dossier on the Russian president.
“Protection does not give reference to bossy orders, nor the official position of a person as a general, president or prime minister – all this does not serve as an inviolability – suspects in such international crimes do not have immunity. One of the principles of the Nuremberg Tribunal is to be in The fact that there is no statute of limitations for war crimes or crimes against humanity, ”he said in an interview.
Vladimir Putin and Russia are accused of crimes committed in different parts of Ukraine. According to witnesses, the civilian population of Ukraine is subjected to rape, torture and murders, as well as reprisals with or without military weapons. According to the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, if this is proved, the perpetrators must be punished. “One thing is clear. It is impossible to deliberately, intentionally impact on civilian facilities, schools and hospitals, places of residence of civilians, unless these people and objects are used to obtain a clear military advantage,” says Karim Khan.
The specialist is confident that the significance of international law and the need to comply with its observation, taking into account the situation in Ukraine. “I think that the law should play a role. It will not solve all world problems, but we must rely on it in critical moments, whose witnesses we are now. They concern us all. This is not a Hollywood film. This is not some kind of drama . This is something close and personal for too many, ”the khan emphasized to reporters.
Now Karim Khan and his united investigation from the six countries of the European Union under the auspices of the Euro -Just (the EU Agency for Cooperation in the Judicial Sphere – Ed.) Investigate war crimes in Ukraine and are working to collect all the evidence to punish the guilty.