ICC prosecutor to probe possible war crimes in Ukraine

International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan says he will open a probe into possible war crimes or crimes against humanity in Ukraine.

Khan says after a preliminary probe “there is a reasonable basis to believe that both alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity have been committed in Ukraine in relation to the events already assessed during the preliminary examination by the Office.”

He says investigators are gathering evidence and he will seek authorization from a pre-trial chamber to go ahead with the probe, though the process will be sped up if an ICC member state requests an inquest.