Is Russia a party to the Rome Statute?

Russia signed the Rome Statute in 2000 but did not ratify it and is not a State party. The ICC is respectful of each States’ sovereignty.

Is it safe to travel to Crimea?

Do not travel to: Crimea due to arbitrary detentions and other abuses by Russian occupation authorities. The eastern parts of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, especially the non-government-controlled areas, due to armed conflict.

Why is the US not a member of the International Criminal Court?

Is the US a member of the ICC? The US is not a state party to the Rome Statute. The US participated in the negotiations that led to the creation of the court. US President Bill Clinton signed the Rome Statute in 2000 but did not submit the treaty to the Senate for ratification.

Does Russia recognize the ICJ?

As Russia does not recognize the compulsory jurisdiction of the ICJ, the only avenue for bringing the action before the ICJ is to rely upon a treaty that provides for the possibility of judicial settlement in the ICJ and has been ratified by both parties.

When did Russia take over Crimea from Ukraine?

Annexation of Crimea by Russia from Ukraine in February–March 2014. The Crimean Peninsula was annexed by the Russian Federation in February–March 2014 and since then has been administered as two Russian federal subjects—the Republic of Crimea and the federal city of Sevastopol.

What does the Crimean referendum mean for Russia?

The referendum on the status of Crimea allowed citizens to vote on whether Crimea should apply to join Russia as a federal subject of the Russian Federation, or restore the 1992 Crimean constitution and Crimea’s status as a part of Ukraine.

What does the UN say about the annexation of Crimea?

Annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation. The UN resolution also “underscores that the referendum having no validity, cannot form the basis for any alteration of the status of [Crimea]” and calls upon all States and international organizations not to recognize or to imply the recognition of Russia’s annexation.

Is Russia giving out out Russian passports in Crimea?

In September 2008, the Ukrainian Foreign Minister Volodymyr Ohryzko accused Russia of giving out Russian passports to the population in Crimea and described it as a “real problem” given Russia’s declared policy of military intervention abroad to protect Russian citizens.