Armenia. Russia demanded explanations. This is the International Criminal Court

She added, “We have already asked the Armenian side for clarifications on this matter, and based on Yerevan’s response, we will determine the next steps.” Maria ZakharovaQuoted from Belsat.

in September The Armenian government sent the Rome Statute to the National Assembly for ratification.

In March of this year The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin With regard to alleged war crimes committed in Ukraine. The International Criminal Court has found Putin responsible for the illegal deportation and resettlement of people, including children.

The head of the chamber that prepared the arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin was a Pole Professor Pyotr Hoffmansky.

“There are good reasons to believe that Put it in bear individual criminal responsibility for the above-mentioned offences, To commit acts directly, or jointly with or through others, and for the sake of Lack of proper control On civilian and military subordinates who have committed or allowed such acts to be committed“Those who were subject to his real authority and control, in accordance with the principle of supreme responsibility,” said the ICC’s statement on the arrest warrant issued against Putin.

In addition to the President of Russia, the International Criminal Court found joint responsibility for these crimes Maria Lua-Belua – Plenipotentiary for Children’s Rights to the President of Russia. In its case, the court emphasized individual responsibility as well as joint responsibility The alleged acts committed.

In Armenia, the “Eagle Partner 2023” exercises, with the participation of US forces, will begin in a few days. As stated by the Ministry of Defense in Yerevan, the goal will be to prepare the army to participate in international peacekeeping missions. Armenia’s decision may be met with an angry reaction from Russia.

In a statement published on Wednesday, M. saidMinistry of Defense of Armenia No information was provided about the number of Armenian and American forces during the maneuvers. The exercises will run from September 11 to 20.

It belongs to the Collective Security Treaty Organization which is controlled by the Kremlin and is also in conflict with neighboring countries Azerbaijan Armenia It is still a country that depends on Moscow for security. The Armenian city of Gyumri is home to Russia’s Military Base No. 102, one of the largest Russian military sites outside the country. authorities in Yerevan But they began to distance themselves from their ally.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Sunday that “my country’s policy of relying solely on Russia for security guarantees was a strategic mistake.” In his opinion Moscow was unable to fulfill its obligations to Yerevan It is in the process of withdrawing from its current role in the South Caucasus region.