Keir Starmer responds to the International Criminal Court issuing an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin

Keir Starmer MP, Leader of the Labour Party, responding to the International Criminal Court issuing an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin, said:

"I welcome the International Criminal Court's decision to open war crime cases against Vladimir Putin and other senior Russian figures for their barbaric actions in Ukraine.

"Today's announcement sends an important message: there will no hiding place for Putin and his cronies and the world is determined to make them pay for what they have done.

"I have seen first-hand the destruction and devastation waged on the brave people of Ukraine. These cases are just the tip of the iceberg. One day Putin will face justice: until then, the focus of all who believe in Ukraine's liberty and freedom must continue to be on ensuring her victory."