36 Nations Back Tribunal to Prosecute Russia for Ukraine Invasion

A special tribunal aimed at prosecuting Russia for its aggressive actions during the invasion of Ukraine has received approval from thirty-four European nations, along with Australia, Costa Rica, and the European Union. This decision was reached on Friday at a meeting of the Council of Europe's foreign ministers, who adopted a resolution to lay the foundation for the tribunal. Last year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had signed an agreement with the Council of Europe to create this legal entity. Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset emphasized that the tribunal symbolizes justice and hope, calling for efforts to ensure its operation and funding. This development comes as the WHO alerts that Ukraine's mental health crisis is worsening, with challenges anticipated to persist until the century's end.