Instant Alert: Vladimir Putin is withdrawing Russia from the International Criminal Court

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Vladimir Putin is withdrawing Russia from the International Criminal Court by on Nov 16, 2016, 7:45 AM Advertisement MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to withdraw Russia from the International Criminal Court, which rules on such grave charges as genocide and crimes against humanity. Putin's decree, published Wednesday on the Kremlin's website, comes a day after the U.N. General Assembly's human rights committee approved a resolution condemning Russia's "temporary occupation of Crimea" and condemned Russia for rights abuses such as discrimination against some Crimeans. Russia annexed Crimea in March 2014 from Ukraine following a hastily called referendum, a move that led to crippling Western sanctions. A pro-Russia insurgency erupted in eastern Ukraine the following month, backed by Russia. Putin in 2000 signed the Rome treaty that established the Hague-based court but never ratified it.   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011