International Criminal Court

"There is a reasonable basis to believe that both alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity have been committed in Ukraine," Karim AA Khan, the ICC prosecutor has said.

"It is my intention that this investigation will also encompass any new alleged crimes falling within the jurisdiction of my Office that are committed by any party to the conflict on any part of the territory of Ukraine".

Meanwhile, Russian and Ukrainian representatives have concluded talks held in Belarus aimed at brokering peace amid the ongoing conflict.

President Fernandez will also speak at an ICC workshop organised in the margins.

The purpose of the mission is to urge more member states of the Forum to join the ICC’s founding treaty, the Rome Statute, as well as raise awareness and strengthen collaboration between the ICC and the Pacific region.

“In order to ensure sustainable peace and development for all, we must rally support for international cooperation to address global challenges through the rule of law”, President Fernández stated ahead of her travel to the Pacific Islands Forum.