### [2026-05-1](/feed/2026/05/1/index.md)

##### Russia–European Union relations
# The European Parliament adopts a resolution supporting the establishment of a special tribunal to prosecute Russian leaders for crimes related to the war in Ukraine and calls for sanctions to remain until a peace agreement is fully implemented. 




### Sources:

1. [Euromaidan Press](https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/04/30/european-parliament-backs-establishment-of-a-special-tribunal-for-russia/)

### Changes:

1.  The European Parliament adopts a resolution supporting the establishment of a special tribunal to prosecute Russian leaders for crimes related to the war in Ukraine and calls for sanctions to remain until a peace agreement is fully implemented. [https:--euromaidanpress.com-2026-04-30-european-parliament-backs-establishment-of-a-special-tribunal-for-russia- (Euromaidan Press)]Legality of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine _2026-05-01 13:39:29 (First version)_
1. The European Parliament adopts a resolution supporting the establishment of a special tribunal to prosecute Russian leaders for crimes related to the war in Ukraine and calls for sanctions to remain until a peace agreement is fully implemented.  _(Current version)_

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