Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine

The Netherlands will host the full operational phase of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, as announced by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. The tribunal will undergo preparatory phases in The Hague before entering Phase 2, which includes investigations and prosecutions of Russia’s top political and military leaders.

The Netherlands will host a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, a decision welcomed by President Volodymyr Zelensky as 'historic.' During a call with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, the leaders discussed air defense cooperation, Russian attacks on Kyiv, and future bilateral meetings.

Norway’s parliament unanimously ratified the country’s accession to the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine and the International Claims Commission for Ukraine. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha praised the decision, stating it strengthens efforts to hold Russia accountable.

The European Union and 36 countries adopted the Enlarged Partial Agreement to establish the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine (STCA) following Russia’s bombardments of Kyiv. The tribunal is progressing through operational phases, including a 'skeleton phase' in The Hague, with the Netherlands leading security and budget discussions.