The United States is quietly withdrawing from a multinational group investigating leaders involved in the invasion of Ukraine, including President Vladimir V. Putin, signaling a shift away from accountability efforts under President Biden. The decision to leave the International Center for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, joined in 2023, is expected to be announced soon, with the Trump administration citing the need to redeploy resources as the reason behind the move. Additionally, the Department of Justice is also scaling back its War Crimes Accountability Team, which was formed to hold Russians responsible for atrocities in Ukraine, with a focus on supporting Ukrainian prosecutors in bringing charges against Russian soldiers for war crimes.
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The business of Trump pardons and Ukraine claims massive drone strike in Russia: Weekend Rundown
The pursuit of pardons from President Trump has evolved into a lucrative industry, with lobbying firms reportedly receiving offers as high as $5 million to facilitate cases. Many of the clemency recipients are wealthy individuals, including celebrities and former politicians, raising concerns about Trump's detachment from everyday voters. Meanwhile, an incendiary attack injured demonstrators in Colorado advocating for Israeli hostages, Ukraine claims a major drone strike against Russian bombers, and veterans express frustration over the...
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