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Russia Arrests ICC Vice President Alapini-Gansou in Absentia

Alapini-Gansou is the second ICC judge in less than a week to face “unlawful detention” charges, which are punishable by up to four years in Russian...

Russia Arrests ICC Judge Mahfoudh in Absentia – Mediazona

Haykel Ben Mahfoudh was among three ICC judges who issued arrest warrants for Russian military leaders over alleged crimes committed in Ukraine.

Ukraine Blames Russian General Wanted by ICC for Deadly Children’s Hospital Strike

Ukraine charged Lieutenant General Sergei Kobylash with violating the laws and customs of war, combined with premeditated murder committed by a group of...

Mongolia’s Reluctance to Arrest Putin a ‘Major Setback’ for International Law, Experts Say

While bolstering Putin's defiance of the West, the visit carries wider implications for international law.

Putin Arrives in Mongolia, His First Visit to ICC Member Since Arrest Warrant

Amnesty International cautioned that Mongolia’s failure to arrest the Russian leader could embolden him further.

Kremlin Unconcerned Over Possible Arrest of Putin During Mongolia Visit

Mongolia is among the signatories of the Rome Statute, the treaty governing the ICC, making it technically bound to comply with the court's demands.

Putin to Visit ICC Signatory Mongolia Despite Arrest Warrant

Ulaanbaatar, a longtime ally of Moscow, has maintained a neutral stance on the invasion of Ukraine, making it unlikely that it would detain Putin.

Moscow Calls ICC Arrest Warrants for Military Leaders 'Absurd'

"We do not recognize the jurisdiction of this court, we are not a member of the relevant statute and therefore we do not recognize these warrants," Peskov...

International Criminal Court Issues Arrest Warrants for Shoigu, Gerasimov

Both are wanted for directing attacks on civilian infrastructure, including Ukraine's energy grid, and causing excessive incidental harm to civilians.

Kremlin Dismisses ICC Arrest Warrants for Military Officers

The Hague-based court accused Lieutenant General Sergei Kobylash and Navy Admiral Viktor Sokolov of targeting Ukraine's power infrastructure.

ICC Issues Warrants Over Russian Strikes on Ukraine

Two senior Russian officers are accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity for strikes targeting Ukrainian power infrastructure.

Kremlin Hopes Armenia Joining ICC Will Not Affect Relations

Yerevan is now required to arrest Vladimir Putin if he sets foot on Armenian territory, as the ICC issued an arrest warrant for the Russian leader last...

Russia’s Putin To Join Virtual G20 Summit on Wednesday — State TV

Vladimir Putin will take part in a virtual G20 leaders' summit on Wednesday, after skipping the flagship in-person meeting in September.

Russia Issues Arrest Warrant for ICC Judge

Russia's Interior Ministry said ICC Judge Sergio Gerardo Ugalde Godinez was "wanted in the framework of a criminal investigation."

Anti-Drone Protection, Internet Disruptions in Bishkek as Putin Seeks to Restore Influence Among Allies

Planning for Putin's first foreign visit since being indicted by the ICC lasted more than a month, with anti-terrorist security a key focus.

Putin Arrives in Kyrgyzstan for First Foreign Visit Since ICC Warrant

Putin’s two-day visit involves talks with regional counterparts and attendance at the annual Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) summit.

Putin's Kyrgyzstan Visit to Be First Abroad Since ICC Warrant

Vladimir Putin is due to visit a Russian air base in the city of Kant, east of the capital Bishkek, for the 20th anniversary of its opening.

Armenian Lawmakers Vote to Join ICC Despite Moscow's Protests

The Kremlin has said that a decision by Armenia to join the ICC, which has issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin, would be "extremely hostile." ...

Armenia Joining ICC Would Be 'Extremely Hostile' – Kremlin

The Armenian parliament is gearing up to vote on whether to ratify the ICC's Rome Statute, which requires adherents to arrest anyone wanted by the court...

Ukraine Says ICC Opens Major Office in Kyiv

The International Criminal Court is probing possible war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the war on Ukraine.

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