Vladimir Putin Receives Unprecedented Arrest Warrant from ICC

The ICC's Establishment of Forced Population Deportation as a Criminal Offense The Rome Statute, which founded the International Criminal Court (ICC) back in 1998, officially recognizes forced population deportation as a criminal offense. It is worth noting that Russia was an initial signatory to the Rome Statute but withdrew its participation in 2016, citing a lack of recognition for the court's jurisdiction. While it is unlikely for Putin to be arrested due to the ICC's inability to detain suspects without national government cooperation, his international travel could face impediments.

The Russian leader could potentially face arrest if he attempts to enter any of the ICC's 123 signatory countries. US President Joe Biden has expressed his support for the arrest warrant, highlighting that while the court's jurisdiction does not encompass the United States, the warrant signifies a strong message against Putin. Biden's statement in a press release emphasized, "He has clearly committed war crimes.

" Representing the Ukrainian government, Ben Emmerson has also commended the arrest warrant. In an interview with Sky News, he mentioned that "this is the initial step towards a possible significant indictment against President Putin in the future."