Romania is investigating possible “crimes against humanity” Ukraine Russia’s invasion of their mutual neighbour, prosecutors said on Monday.
The investigation has included several international initiatives that have sought to bring the Russians to court since the war broke out in February.
The prosecutor’s office said that Romania was exercising its jurisdiction based on the “principle of sovereignty” as well as criminal law if crimes were committed against anyone holding Romanian citizenship.
“The consequences of the attack are particularly dire, resulting in the death of a large number of civilians, including children, as well as injuries,” it said in a statement.
The “psychological trauma caused by the military offensive of the Russian Federation” has caused millions of people to flee, including in Romania.
The statement – “regarding committing crimes against humanity” – did not provide any further details.
European Union member Romania has long faced international criticism for having a corrupt and inefficient judicial system.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is investigating alleged war crimes in Ukraine after receiving a nod from nearly 40 member states, including Romania.
Russia is not a member of the ICC. It has dismissed the war crimes charges as fake.
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