International criminal court issues arrest warrant for Russian president Vladimir Putin

An arrest warrant has been issued by the International criminal court (ICC) for Russian president Vladimir Putin, as well as Maria Alekseyevna Lvova-Belova, Russia's presidential commissioner for children's rights. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► The ICC has stated that it has sufficient evidence to suggest that Putin is criminally liable for the 'war crime of illegal deportation of population (children)' and 'unlawful transfer of population (children)' from Ukraine's occupied regions to Russia. The ICC has also found evidence to suggest that Lvova-Belova bears individual responsibility for the same crimes. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► F