International Tensions Rise Over Ukraine Conflict

The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for high-ranking Russian officials, accusing them of war crimes in attacks on Ukrainian civilians. Amid ongoing tensions, the U.S. and Russian defense heads spoke for the first time in 15 months following an attack in Crimea. The EU approved a 1.4 billion euros security assistance package for Ukraine from frozen Russian assets, aiming to enhance Ukrainian forces' capabilities. NATO is urged to formulate a new Russia strategy to address the broader implications of Putin's regime beyond Ukraine's conflict, emphasizing the need for a collective response to Putinism. Estonia signed a security cooperation agreement with Ukraine, demonstrating continued support and cooperation in the face of the Russia-Ukraine war.