U.S. Steps Back from International Probe Into Ukraine Invasion Accountability

Mon Mar 17 2025 15:51:43 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
U.S. Steps Back from International Probe Into Ukraine Invasion Accountability

The withdrawal signals a shift in U.S. policy towards accountability for Russia’s actions in Ukraine.


A decision to withdraw could reshape the dynamics of international collaborative efforts for justice regarding the Ukraine crisis.

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In a surprising move following recent events, the United States has decided to withdraw from a multinational group aimed at holding accountable those responsible for the invasion of Ukraine, including President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. This development, anticipated to be officially announced on Monday, highlights a notable shift in U.S. policy under the Trump administration, distancing itself from the previous administration's commitment to pursuing justice for Ukraine.

The group, formally known as the International Center for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, is part of the European Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation, or Eurojust. Established to investigate leadership roles in the conflict, it specifically targets acts defined as aggression under international law, which includes violations of another nation’s sovereignty not justified by self-defense.

According to insiders, this decision effectively ends the U.S. involvement, which began under the Biden administration in 2023, making the United States the only non-European nation to participate in this endeavor. The Justice Department had previously assigned a senior prosecutor to collaborate with Ukrainian investigators, along with other nations such as the Baltic States and Romania, in the pursuit of justice.

The news of the withdrawal comes amidst ongoing tensions in the region, and raises questions about the future of international justice efforts related to the conflict. A spokesperson for the Justice Department has yet to provide comments in response to requests regarding this decision.

Notably, this move occurs against a backdrop of a strained relationship between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, marked by a recent heated exchange in the Oval Office, further complicating the prospects of U.S. support for accountability measures against Russian aggression.

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