On 2024-03-20, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, holding him accountable for crimes in Ukraine. The ICC's newly elected president, Tomoko Akane, in various statements, emphasized that Putin cannot escape justice, quoting the proverb 'Heaven's vengeance is slow but sure.' This sentiment was echoed in an interview with Kyodo News, where Akane reiterated the inevitability of justice. The issuance of the arrest warrant has prompted a reaction from Russia, including placing Akane on a wanted list.
The new president of the International Criminal Court in The Hague has promised to punish Putin for the war in Ukraine #Putin will be held accountable for his war crimes in #Ukraine, the newly elected president of the International Criminal Court (#ICC) in The Hague, Tomoko… https://t.co/7ZdT3XEBlY
Speaking in a recent interview, newly elected International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane said of the arrest warrant out for Vladimir Putin: “Heaven’s vengeance is slow but sure.” https://t.co/WWJOqgthxj
⚡️New ICC chief on Putin: ‘Heaven's vengeance is slow but sure.’ Head of the International Criminal Court Tomoko Akane told Kyodo News on March 20 that "Heaven's vengeance is slow but sure" when asked what fate awaits Russian President Vladimir Putin. https://t.co/Fxaja1lM3X
Head of the @IntlCrimCourt, who issued the arrest warrant for Putin, said he will not escape justice. In an interview with @kyodo_english, Judge Akane quoted the proverb “Heaven's vengeance is slow but sure”. And in response to #Russia’s reaction & putting her on the wanted list,… https://t.co/PSPSw1aQjn
Putin cannot escape justice for his crimes in Ukraine: ICC head https://t.co/bvGOhkGOhG