Ukraine is actively working to increase the number of countries participating in the special tribunal aimed at addressing crimes of aggression against the nation. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha expressed optimism on March 30, stating that the current count of confirmed participant nations stands at 11.
During his remarks, Sybiha acknowledged Latvia’s recent decision to join the initiative, calling it a “significant and principled” move. Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže emphasized the necessity for accountability, asserting that “Russia must be held responsible. Justice will prevail.”
The establishment of the tribunal has garnered attention from various international bodies. Earlier this year, Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić announced that both the Council of Europe and the European Union had agreed to form an advanced group to explore the potential creation of the tribunal focused on investigating aggression against Ukraine.
On June 25, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Secretary General of the Council of Europe Aline Berçé signed an agreement to establish the Special Tribunal. Following this, Zelenskyy directed his team at the Office of the President and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to develop a clear timeline for the tribunal’s establishment.
Subsequently, on July 1, 2025, President Zelenskyy finalized the ratification documents for the agreement concerning the tribunal focused on the crimes of aggression committed by Russia against Ukraine.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister announced an increase in countries supporting a special tribunal for aggression crimes, now confirmed at 11. The initiative has received backing from Latvia and other international entities, aiming for accountability in the ongoing conflict.