ICC Deputy Prosecutor Affirms Putin Warrant Stands Amid Peace Talks | AI News Digest
Sources in the industry reveal that Nazhat Shameem Khan, the deputy prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), has asserted that the investigation into Russia's invasion of Ukraine will proceed, irrespective of ongoing peace negotiations. As discussions continue among representatives from the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia, Khan underscored the necessity for accountability to be integral to any peace initiative, highlighting its importance for achieving enduring stability. The ICC has already issued arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin and other officials on charges of war crimes, which the Kremlin has dismissed as baseless. Khan also pointed out that while the U.N. Security Council has the authority to request a temporary pause in the investigation if a peace agreement appears feasible, such a request would not terminate the inquiry. Despite facing hurdles, including U.S. sanctions impacting the court's functionality, Khan expressed a positive outlook regarding the support garnered from member states during a recent session in The Hague.
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