The Swedish Foreign Minister, Marie Malmer Stenergard, has confirmed the country’s intention to join an agreement aimed at establishing a special tribunal to address Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
Stenergard stated that Sweden is prepared to participate in the agreement, marking a significant step toward the establishment of an international justice mechanism. “This is another step toward creating a tribunal, which Sweden will help to establish. We must ensure accountability for Russian crimes against Ukraine,” she emphasized.
On June 25, 2025, Ukraine and the Council of Europe signed an agreement to create the Special Tribunal for investigating the crime of aggression against Ukraine. The tribunal aims to hold senior Russian military and political leaders accountable for initiating the war. This initiative has garnered support from EU member states, the United States, Lithuania, Estonia, the United Kingdom, and the European Union itself.
The tribunal will operate as an international body, drawing on Article 8 bis of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and the provisions of UN General Assembly Resolution 3314. It is anticipated that the court will be able to issue rulings even in the absence of the accused, particularly concerning the political and military leadership of Russia, and potentially Belarus and North Korea.
Sweden has confirmed its commitment to joining an agreement for a special tribunal aimed at prosecuting Russian aggression against Ukraine. This initiative, supported by multiple nations, seeks to hold high-ranking officials accountable for their actions during the conflict.