ICC prosecutor suspended; Ukraine repatriates 186; Rosatom's alleged Chornobyl role detailed

The International Criminal Court's Chief Prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been suspended pending an investigation into harassment allegations. The Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties made this decision following a disciplinary review and a UN internal oversight report, though Khan's legal representatives have stated the decision is unlawful. Khan is known for issuing arrest warrants for figures such as Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu.

Separately, Ukraine recently repatriated 186 citizens from Russian captivity, comprising 185 military personnel and only one civilian. A human rights expert, Borys Zakharov, underscored the importance of prioritizing civilian prisoner exchanges, suggesting this issue should be a precondition for future negotiations.

Allegations persist regarding the involvement of Rosatom employees in the occupation of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant. This follows a reported Russian drone attack on a nuclear waste storage facility within the Chornobyl zone on June 7, 2026.

In the Zaporizhzhia region, Russian forces conducted 884 attacks on 46 settlements over the past day, resulting in two fatalities and 38 injuries, according to the head of the region.

Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда