The EU will officially join the Special Tribunal on Russia’s Aggression Against Ukraine

This week, the European Union will complete the procedure for acceding to the Enlarged Partial Agreement on the Special Tribunal on the Crime of Aggression by the Russian Federation. The European Union has officially announced its intention to join the Special Tribunal on the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, a necessary step toward achieving a just and lasting peace. 

Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga emphasized on social media platform X that holding the leadership of the aggressor state fully accountable is critically important for the international legal order. 

The head of European diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, confirmed that EU ministers have also approved the Union’s participation in the International Commission for the Settlement of Claims. This body will be responsible for documenting and assessing the damages caused by Russia’s military actions.

The EU’s participation as an institution in the tribunal’s Steering Committee is intended to strengthen the political and legal weight of future trials of those responsible for unleashing the war. In addition to officially joining the tribunal, European partners are continuing to work on mechanisms for compensation using Russia’s frozen assets. Sibiga thanked his European colleagues for their leadership in restoring justice.

Earlier, Finland joined the effort to establish a special tribunal against Russia.

Austria has officially confirmed its intention to join the Enlarged Partial Agreement on the Special Tribunal regarding Russia’s crime of aggression against Ukraine. 

France has joined the agreement on the special tribunal regarding Russia’s aggression.