The International Criminal Court is set to start prosecuting Russia for crimes related to the war in Ukraine.
In an interview with CNN Radio professor of international law Manuel Nabais da Furriela stated that this will bring wear and tear to the Russians.
“Conviction is virtually certain, and if Russia refuses to hand over individuals to the UN, it could apply more sanctions for having war criminals on its territory.”
The professor explained that the ICC is important because it judges natural persons, that is, from Russian generals who gave orders, passing through the military high echelon to the low echelon.
War crimes include, for example, bombing civilian targets such as hospitals and schools, as well as kidnapping Ukrainian children.
“The Court will begin to legally prosecute Russians involved in accusations of crimes against humanity.”
However, Furriela recalled that the Russians must reject the convictions.
“Although Russia signed the treaty that created the ICC, it did not ratify the agreement, which would be the second act of validity. Furthermore, it revoked the first signature in 2015.”
For that reason, “Russia will not surrender any of its citizens.”
According to the professor, Russian opinion is still favorable to President Vladimir Putin, but he believes that “wear and tear will come.”
“The prolonging of the war and the call-up of reservists will change public opinion and wear Putin down,” he added.
*Produced by Bruna Sales
Source: CNN Brasil
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