EU sets legal framework for Ukraine war tribunal to hold Russian leaders accountable

The EU added that once operational, the tribunal would have the power to hold to account Russian political and military leaders.

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Brussels: The European Union has laid down the legal foundations for a special tribunal on Russia's war in Ukraine, the EU said in a statement on Tuesday.

It added that, once operational, the tribunal would have the power to hold to account Russian political and military leaders.