Putin could stand trial despite Russian dismissal, says ICC chief

• Khan cited the trials of Nazi war criminals.
• Ex Yugoslavian President and ex Liberian leader as examples of untouchable figures.
• Who were brought to justice.

The head prosecutor of the International Criminal Court told media that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin might be tried for alleged crimes committed during Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Once the ICC issued an arrest order for Putin in connection with an alleged plan to relocate Ukrainian children to Russia, he made his remarks.

Russia is one of a number of important countries that did not ratify the agreement that established the court.

As a result, it is extremely improbable that Putin would be subject to the court’s jurisdiction.

Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan, however, cited the historic trials of Nazi war criminals, former Yugoslavian President Slobodan Miloevi, and former Liberian leader Charles Taylor as instances of seemingly untouchable figures who were brought to justice in an interview with reputed media outlet’s Clarissa Ward.

“All of them were mighty, powerful individuals and yet they found themselves in courtrooms,” he said.

Khan said that the action has already made history by making Putin the first head of state of a permanent member of the UN Security Council to get an arrest warrant.

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