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ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan says crimes affecting children were his top priority when he came into the role and form the basis for the arrest warrant issued for Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Children are the most vulnerable part of our society... and the most in need of protection," Khan says. SOUNDBITE
ICC President Piotr Hofmanski says in a video statement that ICC judges have issued an arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin after determining that there are "credible allegations" against him for the "unlawful deportation" of Ukrainian children. SOUNDBITE
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell hails the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin as an "important decision" for international justice and Ukraine's people. SOUNDBITE
Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a video call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. IMAGES
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Brazil to attend the 11th BRICS summit. IMAGES
US President Joe Biden, under intense scrutiny over his fitness to serve, accidentally introduces Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as Russian strongman Vladimir Putin at a NATO ceremony before correcting himself. SOUNDBITE