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ICC Issues New Warrants Against Russian Leaders for, Crimes Against Humanity. 'Newsweek' reports that arrest warrants have been issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for two high-ranking Russian officials. The court issued warrants are for Russia's former Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Chief of Staff General Valery Gerasimov. Shoigu was widely seen as playing a pivotal role in the decision to invade Ukraine, while Gerasimov has maintained his role as chief of the general staff since 2012. The accusations include war crimes and crimes against humanity, citing evidence that they "intentionally caused great suffering or serious injury to body or to mental or physical health" of Ukrainian civilians. The warrants are based on reasonable grounds that both men are responsible for , "missile strikes carried out by the Russian armed forces against the Ukrainian electric infrastructure." Between October 10, 2022 and March 9, 2023, Russia carried out numerous strikes on power plants and substations across Ukraine. Those strikes resulted in widespread civilian casualties and major damage to vital infrastructure. 'Newsweek' reports that this is now the third time the ICC has issued warrants for senior Russian leaders over attacks on civilians in Ukraine. However, it is unlikely that the warrants will result in arrests, as Russia does not belong to the ICC and does not recognize its authority. In the past, the ICC has issued a warrant for President Vladimir Putin, as well as two Russian military officers charged with attacks on civilian infrastructure. THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT