“European Solidarity” gives reasons why it calls for delay of Rome statute ratification
Source: “European Solidarity” party
Petro Poroshenko’s opposition “European Solidarity” MPs said on Wednesday they support the Rome Statute ratification as it is part of Ukraine’s commitments under the Association Agreement with the European Union. However, given the ongoing war, the opposition lawmakers believe Ukraine should put its full ratification until the the martial law is lifted to protect Ukraine’s servicemen from possible prosecution.
It their statement on social media, “European Solidarity” lawmakers said that it would be a ‘mistake’ to go ahead without a”thorough analysis” of possible ramifications, arguing the ratification doesn’t set strict deadlines for this action, which allows some delay.
“It is clear that ratifying this document could open the door for Russia and its allies to fabricate numerous fake cases against Ukraine’s military leadership. Russia has significant resources, a vast network of agents, and expertise in fabricating cases, influencing public opinion, and indirectly swaying court decisions,” the statement reads.
The opposition MPs argue that a rushed and “poorly thought-out actions” could hurt morale of Ukrainians troops.
“We believe that the government should avoid taking steps that could demotivate the military. Even the fear that Ukrainian soldiers might be handed over to the International Criminal Court could undermine their morale. Hasty and poorly thought-out actions pose additional risks to those who are already risking their lives for Ukraine every day.”
After the start of the full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukraine witnessed an unprecedented wave of private support for the army. Citizens, big businesses, charitable foundations, and international philanthropists began financing the country’s defense alongside state assistance provided by international partners. Estimates of total private contributions range from tens to hundreds of billions of hryvnias. However, determining the exact amount remains difficult. In many cases, companies combine military aid, humanitarian programs, tax payments, social spending, and employee support in their reporting.
Rinat Akhmetov’s military initiative, “Steel Front”, has delivered a batch of drones worth UAH 214 million to the 1st “Azov” Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine. This shipment is part of the Metinvest Group’s ongoing support for the unit in 2025.
On October 6, the Administrative Cassation Court within the Supreme Court of Ukraine continued hearing case No. 990/80/25, in which the fifth President and leader of the party “European Solidarity”, Petro Poroshenko, seeks to have Presidential Decree No. 81/2025 from February 12, 2025 — enacting sanctions by the decision of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) — declared illegal and annulled. The plaintiff claims the document was falsified and that the sanctions are a tool of political persecution of the opposition, contrary to international norms. Government representatives deny the allegations and insist their actions were lawful. Journalists of Bukvy were present at the hearing.
Rinat Akhmetov’s Metinvest Group has completed the construction of an upgraded underground NATO Role 2 hospital in one of the hottest sectors of the frontline. This is the second stabilization point established under the Steel Front initiative in cooperation with the Medical Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The new facility, funded by Metinvest with an investment of UAH 21 million, is more secure than the first one thanks to its deeper location underground (over 6 meters) and additional fortifications.
Five armored vehicles “Kozak” have received a new mission – thanks to the support of Metinvest, they have been upgraded to full-fledged command and staff vehicles. These upgraded vehicles are now operating on the front line.