Liechtenstein has officially confirmed its intention to join the extended partial agreement on the establishment of a special tribunal to investigate the crime of aggression against Ukraine. The relevant announcement was made by Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Increase in the Number of Participants in the International Initiative
Thanks to Liechtenstein’s decision, the number of states supporting the establishment of the special tribunal has increased to 25. Sybiha emphasized that this initiative is historically significant, as for the first time since the Nuremberg Trials, the international community is uniting to hold accountable for the crime of aggression at such a level.
“I am grateful to Liechtenstein for its unwavering commitment to accountability, international law, and justice.”
The minister called on other states, both in Europe and beyond, to join this initiative.
Development of the Special Tribunal Establishment Process
According to Sybiha, the final approval of the agreement will take place during the meeting of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in Moldova, scheduled for May 14-15. The European Parliament previously supported the prompt establishment of the Special Tribunal and urged all EU member states to join it.
In June 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Burset signed an agreement on the establishment of a tribunal to investigate the crimes of aggression against Ukraine. Zelensky also instructed the government team to develop a clear timeline of practical steps for implementing this project.
In January of this year, Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Burset reported on an agreement between the Council of Europe and the European Union to create an advanced group to prepare for the special tribunal. After prolonged negotiations, the process accelerated, and by the end of April, 22 countries had announced their intention to join this initiative, and now their number has increased to 25.