Russia Says Vladimir Putin’s Arrest Warrant Is Meaningless, Netizens Disagree: “Justice Will Be Served!”

• The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant for the arrest of Russian President Vladimir Putin
• Spokesperson of Russia’s Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova slammed the move, saying it is meaningless
• Ukraine has welcomed the ICC’s arrest warrant and believes that it is the beginning of several more to come

MOSCOW – The Kremlin claims Russian President Vladimir Putin’s arrest warrant has “no meaning” in the country.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued the warrant and accused Putin of war crimes in Ukraine. However, Russia is believed to have denied the allegations suggesting its troops committed atrocities in the neighbouring country.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said the ICC’s decision is meaningless in Russia from a legal point. According to News24, she said Russia is not a party to the Rome Statute of the ICC and bears no obligations under it.

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The ICC also accused Putin of unlawfully deporting children and transferring people from the territory of Ukraine to the Russian Federation. eNCA reported that over 16 000 children have been deported, with most of them being allegedly placed in institutions and foster homes.

Meanwhile, Ukraine has welcomed the ICC’s arrest warrant. The war-torn country’s chief prosecutor believes the “historic” move against Putin was just the beginning of more to come.

Netizens call for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s arrest

@LlopisMarta95 said:

“Today begins the path of justice for so many Russian war crimes.”

@ChristerHedman commented:

“Justice will be served!”

@PN46PN46 posted:

“Right and important decision. They will pay for their crimes!”

@Victori95041098 wrote:

“It’s about time!”

@auntmaggiep added:

“May goodness and mercy be with all of Ukraine.”

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US President Joe Biden called to review relationship with South Africa amid Russia and China’s military drills

Briefly News also reported that the United States may soon relook at its relationship with South Africa following the recent joint military exercises with China and Russia.

A Republican member of the US Congress, John James, called for President Joe Biden to weigh in on South Africa hosting the two countries amid the Russian war in Ukraine. The military exercises are taking place off the northern KwaZulu-Natal coast this week.

James introduced a resolution to the House Foreign Affairs Committee and urged the South African government to cancel future military exercises between the two countries.

Source: Briefly News