Ukraine War Live Ticker +++ 13:59 Justice for Ukraine: Kallas Firm on Impunity
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In an unprecedented move, more than 30 foreign ministers and diplomats from Europe and partner countries have launched an international ad-hoc tribunal for the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. EU chief diplomat Kaja Kalla declared the tribunal will ensure that the main culprits behind the aggression are held accountable.With the war well-documented in the digital age, as per Kalla, "there's no room for impunity." German Foreign Minister Wadephul echoed the sentiment, stating that violations of international law cannot go unpunished, and those responsible must face a legitimate court.
13:39 A Step Towards Putin's Accountability
Ukraine, in collaboration with its European allies, has decided to establish an ad-hoc tribunal for the Russian war of aggression. The announcement was made during a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Lviv. The tribunal, based in The Hague, Netherlands, aims to hold top Russian leaders accountable for their actions. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha hopes that Putin and other government officials will be brought to justice. Verdicts can also be issued in absentia, given that it's unlikely Putin will appear in person for trial in the near future.
13:29 Poland and France Fortify Alliances
Poland and France plan to sign a mutual support agreement aimed at deterring military threats. The agreement, announced by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, will not provide details about the specific terms. The two nations also plan to take joint initiatives to promote peace in Ukraine.
12:56 Putin's North Korean Allies in the Spotlight
During the Moscow Victory Day parade, Putin was seen greeting North Korean military generals. North Korea has been supporting Russia in its war against Ukraine with thousands of soldiers. It was confirmed for the first time in late April that North Korea has supplied around 15,000 soldiers to Russia, with approximately 600 of them already losing their lives.
12:43 Merz Threatens Sanctions Against Russia
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned Russia that it will face additional sanctions if it fails to agree to a longer ceasefire in Ukraine and enter peace talks. Merz emphasized the need for Russia to engage in genuine peace negotiations. If this doesn't happen, Merz has pledged to increase the sanctions pressure in partnership with European partners and the United States.
12:29 Nord Stream 2 Seeks New Investor
The cash-strapped Russian pipeline operator Nord Stream 2 AG has received court approval in Switzerland for an inheritance contract, enabling it to restructure through a debt cut. Without this approval, bankruptcy proceedings would have commenced – corresponding to a German insolvency procedure. Nord Stream 2 is a subsidiary of the Russian state-owned Gazprom and is registered in the canton of Zug.
12:14 EU Foreign Ministers Support Ukraine in Lviv
Dozen of Europe's top diplomats traveled to Lviv to express solidarity with Ukraine. Among them were numerous EU foreign ministers, including the new German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul. Ukraine and the EU's high representative, Kaja Kallas, held talks on the situation at the front, arms requirements, and the provision of a billion euros in aid for the Ukrainian arms industry.
12:00 Hungarian Spy Ring Busted in Ukraine
Ukraine's security service (SBU) has reportedly busted a Hungarian spy ring that was working against Ukraine's interests, collecting information about the country's defense capabilities and air defense in the southwest. Two spies have been arrested, controlled from Hungary. Hungary, being a member of the European Union and NATO, has a prime minister known for his pro-Russian stance, Viktor Orban.
11:35 Defending Secret Talks in Baku
SPD member Ralf Stegner, former SPD Minister President Matthias Platzeck, and former Chancellor's Office Chief Ronald Pofalla (CDU) defended a meeting with Russian representatives in Baku. They argued that sustaining dialogue contacts with all parts of the world, even in difficult times of escalating tensions and wars, is a fundamental principle of good foreign policy. They also claimed that such dialogue contacts are confidential but not secret negotiations, with no government involvement. Many criticized the meeting, citing potential security breaches.
Military Showdown in Moscow: Putin Speaks of Russia's Strength
Putin used the Military Parade commemorating the end of World War II to emphasize that the entire country stands behind the offensive in Ukraine. Critics say the parade serves propagandistically to confirm Putin's rule and Russia's great power aspirations. Putin justified the invasion by claiming a fight against fascism, which Ukraine and Germany reject as false.
Sources:- ntv.de- ino/hul/dpa/rts/AFP
- The establishment of the ad-hoc tribunal for the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine serves as a significant step towards ensuring accountability for the main culprits, as announced by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha.
- With the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine well-documented, there is no room for impunity as per EU chief diplomat Kaja Kalla.
- Several European foreign ministers and diplomats, more than 30 in number, have collaborated to launch an international ad-hoc tribunal for the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine.
- In the digital age, international laws against war aggression cannot go unpunished, and those responsible must face a legitimate court, as stated by German Foreign Minister Wadephul.
- As a response to Russia's failure to agree to a longer ceasefire in Ukraine and enter peace talks, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to increase sanctions pressure in partnership with European partners and the United States.
- Nord Stream 2 AG, a subsidiary of the Russian state-owned Gazprom, has received court approval in Switzerland for an inheritance contract, enabling it to restructure through a debt cut and avoid bankruptcy proceedings.
- Ukraine's security service (SBU) has arrested two members of a Hungarian spy ring that was reportedly working against Ukraine's interests, collecting information about the country's defense capabilities and air defense in the southwest. The spy ring was allegedly controlled from Hungary.
