Karim Ahmad Khan

"I have been closely following recent developments in and around Ukraine with increasing concern (due to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine). I remind all sides conducting hostilities on the territory of Ukraine that my office (International Criminal Court) may exercise its jurisdiction and investigate any act of genocide, crime against humanity or war crime committed within Ukraine."

"As I also repeatedly underlined in my public statements, those who do not comply with the law should not complain later when my Office takes action. That day has come."

"Of course, I have heard some elected leaders speak to me and be very blunt: 'This court is built for Africa and for thugs like Putin', was what a senior leader told me."