Trump Administration Withdraws US from Ukraine War Crimes Investigation Group
- The US Justice Department has informed European officials that it will withdraw from an international group investigating Russian aggression in Ukraine, according to The New York Times .
- This decision marks a shift in foreign policy under the Trump administration away from accountability efforts initiated by President Joe Biden and aims to improve relations with Moscow.
- Ukraine is investigating over 140,000 potential war crimes committed by Russia, while the US has halted military aid and reduced support for programs focusing on prosecuting these war crimes.
- The tribunal will charge Russia with the crime of aggression, which the International Criminal Court cannot address, as outlined in a report by AFP.
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