{
  "id": 17429644,
  "title": "Zelenskyy Submits Bill to Parliament as Ukraine Prepares for Special Tribunal Against Russia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/zelenskyy-submits-bill-to-parliament-as-ukraine-prepares-for-special",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T16:04:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/zelenskyy-submits-bill-to-parliament-as-ukraine-prepares-for-special-tribunal-against-russia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has presented a bill to Ukraine's parliament, aiming for the nation's participation in the governing committee of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. The draft legislation was prepared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to UATV English. Ukraine is urging its global allies to expedite the necessary procedures, so the tribunal can commence operations by 2027, stated Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. By submitting the bill, Ukraine is taking another significant stride towards ensuring accountability for Russia's leadership over its war of aggression against Ukraine, as highlighted by Sybiha. The bill, No. 0399, was registered with the Ukrainian parliament on October 30. It outlines Ukraine's accession to the international agreement that will govern the Special Tribunal, which is the third foundational element of the tribunal's structure. Sybiha emphasized that the tribunal's inception necessitates completing domestic procedures not only in Ukraine but also in partner nations. He called on international partners to finalize their own processes promptly, allowing the tribunal to begin operations in 2027. The Special Tribunal's Governing Committee was established on May 15, 2026, by 36 countries and the European Union in Chisinau. The committee will oversee the tribunal's establishment, including its budget, structure, and internal regulations. The tribunal's mission is to hold Russia's high-ranking military and political figures accountable for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. It is set to operate in The Hague, under the auspices of the Council of Europe.",
  "summary": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has submitted a bill to the Verkhovna Rada on Ukraine’s accession to the agreement establishing the governing committee of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. The legislation was drafted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UATV English reports. Ukraine is calling on its international partners to complete the necessary…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}