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Ukraine and International Criminal Court expand cooperation

Ukraine Government

Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, posted 15 August 2025 10:44

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a resolution to sign a draft Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) regarding the secondment of personnel to the ICC Office in Ukraine. This step aims to deepen cooperation in investigating international crimes committed in connection with the russian federation's aggression against Ukraine, and to strengthen coordination with international partners to hold those responsible accountable.

The Agreement establishes the legal framework for involving personnel from the National Police, prosecutors, and representatives of other competent authorities in the work of the ICC Prosecutor's Office in Ukraine. They will provide expert assistance in gathering evidence and conducting investigations.

The document outlines the procedure for seconding personnel, their legal status, guarantees of independence, and provisions for social and medical support. A separate section addresses the provision of immunities and privileges, as well as the introduction of financial mechanisms to ensure the Agreement's implementation without additional costs to the state budget.

The draft Agreement is based on the ICC's standard staff secondment agreement, which was refined by the Ministry of Justice in collaboration with the Office of the Prosecutor General and agreed upon with ICC representatives.

The Agreement is concluded in accordance with Article 44 of the ICC Rome Statute, ratified by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, which forms part of national legislation. It will ensure the proper presence and effective operation of the ICC Prosecutor's Office in Ukraine, facilitate the enhancement of international legal mechanisms for holding accountable those responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity, and mark a significant step in Ukraine's further integration into the international criminal justice system.

The Ministry of Justice emphasises that signing this Agreement is not merely a formal step in interstate cooperation but a practical tool in the fight for justice. The document will strengthen efforts in evidence collection, ensure proper protection of victims' rights, and bolster Ukraine's position in upholding the principle of the inevitability of punishment for the gravest international crimes.