The European Parliament adopted a non-binding resolution calling for the creation of a special international tribunal to prosecute the crime of Russian aggression against Ukraine.

The European Parliament voted for a resolution on January 19, 2023, calling for a special international tribunal to investigate Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko.

The European Parliament voted for the creation of a special tribunal that could prosecute Putin and Lukashenko for crimes of aggression against Ukraine.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the announcement, calling on all partners to support such a tribunal.

The European Parliament on Thursday, Jan. 19, called for a special tribunal to be set up that could try Russian President Vladimir Putin for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.

The non-binding resolution said there was an 'urgent need' for the EU and its member states to push for the establishment of the court.

The tribunal should have jurisdiction to investigate not only Putin and Russia's leadership, but also Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko for aiding Moscow.