On 25 June 2025, Ukraine and the Council of Europe formally signed the Statute of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine (aggression meaning unlawful invasion), in Strasbourg. The agreement, signed by President Zelenskyy and CoE Secretary‑General Alain Berset, creates a dedicated judicial body to prosecute those responsible for Russia’s invasion — targeting “the head of state, the head of government, and the foreign minister” amongst senior political figures.Strengths o
