Norway Unanimously Joins Tribunal to Prosecute Russia’s Aggression

Norway’s parliament, the Storting, has unanimously ratified the country’s accession to two key international mechanisms aimed at prosecuting Russia’s aggression and securing compensation for Ukraine.

The vote confirms Norway’s participation in the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine and the International Claims Commission for Ukraine.

“Grateful to Storting for the unanimous ratification of Norway’s accession to the Special Tribunal and the Claims Commission,” Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote on X on Thursday.

“Together, we will ensure full accountability for the crime of aggression and other Russian atrocities,” Sybiha added.

The International Claims Commission is intended to assess claims for damage, loss and injury caused by Russia’s war and determine compensation in individual cases.

Backed by a growing coalition of 36 countries and the European Union, The Special Tribunal is designed to fill a crucial gap in international law. While the International Criminal Court handles specific war crimes, this separate tribunal will focus directly on prosecuting senior Russian political and military officials for the overarching “crime of aggression” – the initial decision to launch an illegal war

Norway’s ratification follows similar steps by other European allies, as Kyiv and its partners seek to build a legal framework to prosecute the Kremlin’s leadership and secure reparations for Ukraine.

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