Ursula von der Leyen Steps Up Calls for Tribunal for Russia’s ‘Crime of Aggression’

THE GUARDIAN: Speaking before Council of Europe summit, European Commission president says ‘accountability for Russia’ will be big topic

Ursula von der Leyen is expected to talk at the summit in Reykjavik. Photograph: Olivier Hoslet/EPA
The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is stepping up calls for a special tribunal to try Russia for the crime of aggression.

Speaking ahead of a summit of European leaders in Reykjavik on Tuesday, Von der Leyen said “accountability of Russia for the crime of aggression” would be a big topic. Earlier this week, she promised to “strongly support the creation of a dedicated tribunal to bring Russia’s crime of aggression to trial”. » | Jennifer Rankin | Tuesday, May 16, 2023