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Fact Check: International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Putin and his ally.

Fact Check: International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Putin and his ally.

Published June 26, 2025
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# Fact Check: "International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Putin and his ally" ## What We Know On March 17, 2023, the International Crimi...

Fact Check: "International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Putin and his ally"

What We Know

On March 17, 2023, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova, the Russian commissioner for children's rights. The warrants were issued in connection with allegations of war crimes, specifically the unlawful deportation and transfer of children from Ukraine during the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War (Wikipedia, ICC). This marked a significant moment as it was the first arrest warrant issued against a leader of a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (Wikipedia).

The ICC operates under the Rome Statute, which both Russia and Ukraine signed but did not ratify. However, Ukraine has accepted the ICC's jurisdiction since 2014, allowing investigations into alleged crimes committed during the conflict (Wikipedia). The warrants imply that any of the 125 member states of the ICC are obligated to detain and transfer the indicted individuals if they enter their territory (Wikipedia).

Analysis

The issuance of arrest warrants by the ICC is a formal legal action based on investigations into alleged war crimes. The ICC's decision to issue these warrants is supported by evidence of systematic deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia, which has been described as a potential genocide by Ukrainian officials (Wikipedia, ICC). The reliability of the ICC as a source of legal authority is generally high, as it is an established international court with a mandate to prosecute serious crimes such as war crimes and crimes against humanity.

However, the Russian government has dismissed the warrants as "null and void," arguing that the ICC lacks jurisdiction over Russia since it withdrew its signature from the Rome Statute in 2016 (Reuters, Wikipedia). This dismissal reflects a broader narrative from the Russian state, which has consistently denied allegations of war crimes during its military actions in Ukraine.

Despite Russia's claims, the international community largely recognizes the ICC's authority, and the issuance of these warrants has significant implications for Putin's international travel, as seen when he opted not to attend the BRICS summit in Brazil due to the risk of arrest (Reuters, U.S. News). This indicates that the warrants have practical consequences, influencing diplomatic engagements and international relations.

Conclusion

The claim that the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Vladimir Putin and his ally is True. The ICC's actions are based on credible allegations of war crimes related to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and the warrants represent a significant legal and diplomatic development. Despite Russia's rejection of the ICC's authority, the warrants have real-world implications for Putin's international engagements.

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  1. Putin will not go to BRICS summit in Brazil due to ICC ...
  2. International Criminal Court arrest warrants for Russian ...
  3. Russia defies Putin arrest warrant by opening its own case against ICC ...
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  5. Putin Will Not Go to BRICS Summit in Brazil Due to ICC Arrest Warrant ...
  6. Situation in Ukraine: ICC judges issue arrest warrants against Vladimir ...

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