Ukraine Takes a Step Toward International Justice

Ukraine's parliament has ratified the Rome Statute, allowing the country to join the International Criminal Court. This move is a significant step towards meeting the requirements for future European Union membership. The decision was supported by 281 parliamentary deputies, as stated by Senior Lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak.

Ukraine's parliament voted on Wednesday to ratify the Rome Statute, a senior lawmaker confirmed, paving the way for Kyiv to join the International Criminal Court.

In a Telegram post, Yaroslav Zhelezniak announced that 281 deputies had voted in favor of the measure. This is a crucial step for Ukraine in its efforts to eventually join the European Union.