This was reported by the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Lithuania has officially protested against Russia due to numerous war crimes committed by the Russian Armed Forces on Ukrainian territory. This information was confirmed by the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
On May 27, a representative of the Russian embassy was summoned to the Lithuanian MFA, where a note of protest was delivered. The document strongly condemns the killings of unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war, as well as the increase in missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities. These actions result in deaths and serious injuries among civilians, including children, and cause significant damage to civilian infrastructure.
The statement from the Lithuanian MFA emphasizes that such actions constitute war crimes that have no statute of limitations, and all those responsible will be held accountable at any time.
Lithuania also points out that Russia’s refusal to declare even a 30-day ceasefire indicates its intention to continue aggression and ignore international efforts to stop the killing of Ukrainian citizens.
Recall that on March 5, 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for the commander of Russia’s long-range aviation, Sergey Kobylyash, and the commander of the Black Sea Fleet, Viktor Sokolov. Earlier, on March 17, 2023, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova-Belova on suspicion of illegal deportation and transfer of Ukrainian children.
If these individuals enter countries that are members of the International Criminal Court and have ratified the Rome Statute, they must be arrested and transferred to The Hague. ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan emphasized that the arrest warrants for Putin and Lvova-Belova have no expiration date.