Russian Presidential Adviser Kobyakov Criticizes ICC for Ignoring Alleged Kiev Junta Crimes in Donbass

ST. PETERSBURG, June 26. /TASS/. The International Criminal Court (ICC) could investigate crimes committed by the Kiev junta in Donbass, but this "shady institution" is not interested in that, Anton Kobyakov, Russian presidential adviser and executive secretary of the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum (SPILF) organizing committee, said.

"This, as they say, shady institution could try to do something useful, for example investigate the killing of civilians carried out by the Kiev junta in Donbass and other Russian regions from 2014 to 2026. It could also look into attacks on Iran, Lebanon, Syria, and assess the situation in Palestine. But this court is not interested in that," Kobyakov said at a post-event briefing, commenting on ICC activities.

Thus, the majority of countries pursuing sovereign policies do not recognize "this so-called court" or have not ratified participation in it, but it still exists, Kobyakov noted. "The problem is that the number of such structures is increasing during this transitional and turbulent period," he pointed out.

The 14th St. Petersburg International Legal Forum (SPILF) is held on June 24-26, 2026. The event is organized by the Russian Justice Ministry and the Roscongress Foundation. TASS is the general information partner of the forum.