Ukraine finalizes ratification of Rome Statute: it will enter into force on January 1, 2025

The document was handed over in one of the premises of the UN headquarters, Ukrinform reports.

“This is a historic moment. Today, we have completed the long-delayed ratification of the Rome Statute and have finally become a full-fledged member of the ICC. For Ukraine, the Rome Statute will enter into force on January 1, 2025,” Iryna Mudra told reporters.

According to her, starting next year, Ukraine will be able to “influence the prioritization of our issues at the ICC.”

As of now, the court has issued six arrest warrants for Russian criminals, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, the official said.

“Our participation in the ICC will accelerate the consideration of current cases and the opening of new ones, thus making it possible to ensure fair punishment for all Russian criminals,” Mudra summarized.

• On August 24, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law ratifying the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and amendments to it.
• At a meeting on October 9, the Verkhovna Rada adopted as a whole draft law No. 11484 on amendments to criminal legislation in connection with the ratification of the Rome Statute, and on October 22, Zelenskyy signed it.