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Following the International Crime Court’s (ICC) to issue an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, Joe Biden spoke out and welcomed the decision by saying it was “justified” as Putin has “clearly committed war crimes.”

“I think it’s justified [the warrant]. But the question is – it’s not recognised internationally by us either. But I think it makes a very strong point” Biden went on to say.

The ICC accused Putin of being responsible for Ukrainian children being abducted.

Maria Alekseyevna Lvova-Belova, who is Russia‘s commissioner for children, was also subject to an arrest warrant from the ICC.

If either Putin or Lvova-Belova enter one of the ICC’s 123 member states, authorities would be permitted to arrest them and take them to The Hague.

Russia, who does not recognize the ICC, called the accusations “outrageous and unacceptable,” going on to say that the arrest warrant was “null and void.”

The US concluded in a separate investigation that Russian forces have committed war crimes in Ukraine.

“There is no doubt that Russia is committing war crimes and atrocities (in) Ukraine, and we have been clear that those responsible must be held accountable,” a State Department spokesperson said.

ARTICLE: PAUL MURDOCH

MANAGING EDITOR: LUKE MOCHERMAN

PHOTO CREDIT: NPR

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Paul, 37, is from Scotland in the UK, but currently lives and works in Bangkok. Paul has worked in different industries such as telemarketing, retail, hospitality, farming, insurance, and teaching, where he works now. He teaches at an all-girls High School in Bangkok. “It’s a lot of work, but I love my job.” Paul has an active interest in politics. His reason for writing for FBA is to offer people the facts and allow them to make up their own minds. Whilst he believes opinion columns have their place, it is also important that people can have accurate news with no bias.

Paul, 37, is from Scotland in the UK, but currently lives and works in Bangkok. Paul has worked in different industries such as telemarketing, retail, hospitality, farming, insurance, and teaching, where he works now. He teaches at an all-girls High School in Bangkok. “It’s a lot of work, but I love my job.” Paul has an active interest in politics. His reason for writing for FBA is to offer people the facts and allow them to make up their own minds. Whilst he believes opinion columns have their place, it is also important that people can have accurate news with no bias.

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