U.S. To Fund International Investigation of Russian War Crimes in Ukraine

The United States announced on Tuesday that it will allocate $1 million to the International Center for the Investigation of Crimes of Aggression against Ukraine (ICPA), which was created this summer in The Hague under Eurojust with the support of the European Commission, TURAN's Washington correspondent reports.

“As Russia continues to flagrantly violate international law and President Putin’s war with Ukraine continues to cause extraordinary suffering, the United States remains focused on working with Ukraine and the international community to hold accountable those responsible for international crimes committed in Ukraine,” State Department's Spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a statement.

The ICPA will contribute to the investigation of Russia’s war of aggression, providing Ukraine and partner countries with a platform for cooperation in preparing the strongest possible evidence base for future prosecution.

“Prosecutors from different legal systems, including our own, are already working together at ICPA to gather and share key evidence and conduct robust and independent investigations,” Miller noted.

In his turn, the U.S. Attorney General, Merrick Garland, also said in a statement that "we are not waiting for the hostilities to end before pursuing justice and accountability."

"We are gathering evidence and building cases so that when the time comes, the United States and our partners will be ready to ensure accountability for Russia’s war of aggression,” he noted.

The United States "stands in steadfast and unwavering support for the people of Ukraine as they defend their democracy against the brutal and unjust war being waged by the Russian regime." Garland said.

The State Department reiterated the U.S.' commitment to upholding the UN Charter and ensuring justice in connection with the crime of aggression. “We encourage others to support the ICPA and contribute to international efforts to ensure justice for Ukraine and accountability for Russia’s war of aggression,” Miller noted.