Nations Explore Options to Hold Putin Accountable for Ukraine Invasion
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Vladimir Putin has committed the crime of aggression by invading Ukraine without justification, making him liable for war crimes.
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Putin could theoretically stand trial at a Nuremberg-style tribunal, but there is currently no international court with jurisdiction to try him.
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39 democratic nations are examining options to create an "aggression tribunal" to prosecute Putin if he is overthrown.
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Putin's best defense would be to claim pre-emptive self-defense against NATO, but this would likely fail before impartial judges.
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The best option may be to try Putin in absentia, setting a precedent that could deter future acts of aggression.