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What charges led the International Criminal Court to issue an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin?

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Hear about the formation, functions, and limitations of the International Criminal Court — International criminal law Learn about the International Criminal Court.

In March 2023, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding his alleged role in the Russia-Ukraine War.1

The court charged him with responsibility for the war crimes of:

Unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children12
Unlawful transfer of Ukrainian children from occupied areas of Ukraine to the Russian Federation12

The ICC serves as a court of last resort, established by the Rome Statute to prosecute individuals for the most serious international offenses, including genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.1