Norway's Parliament Supports Tribunal Against Russia

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The parliament of Norway has voted unanimously in favor of joining the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine and the International Claims Commission for Ukraine. This action bolsters global initiatives aimed at holding high-ranking Russian political and military officials accountable for acts of aggression and addressing compensation claims related to wartime damages. Supported by 36 nations and the European Union, the tribunal will pursue justice while the claims commission will assess the impacts of the conflict. Norway's choice amplifies the international framework for accountability in support of Ukraine.

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00:00Norway has taken a major step in supporting international accountability for Russia's

00:04invasion of Ukraine. The Norwegian parliament, known as the Storting, unanimously approved the

00:11country's participation in two key international legal mechanisms. These include the Special

00:17Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine and the International Claims Commission

00:22for Ukraine. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiha thanked Norwegian lawmakers,

00:27calling the vote an important contribution to justice and accountability. The Claims Commission

00:33will assess compensation claims for damage, loss, and injury caused by Russia's war against Ukraine.

00:40Meanwhile, the Special Tribunal will focus on prosecuting senior Russian political and military

00:45leaders for the crime of aggression. The Tribunal is backed by a coalition of 36 countries and the

00:52European Union. Aiming to address legal gaps not covered by existing international courts,

00:58Norway's decision adds momentum to growing international efforts to pursue accountability

01:03accountability, and future reparations related to the war in Ukraine.

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