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'Point of no return': 36 countries join special tribunal to prosecute Vladimir Putin | Flipboard

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The provided text is a compilation of news headlines and snippets covering various international events, including the establishment of a special tribunal for Vladimir Putin, BRICS meeting divisions, a U.S. court ruling on sanctions, and a raid by a Russian vigilante group.

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7 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“36 countries join special tribunal to prosecute Vladimir Putin”
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Three independent web search results confirm that 36 countries have signed an agreement to establish a special tribunal to prosecute Vladimir Putin for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine has been informally dubbed the “tribunal for Putin.” The Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers announced the launch of the process…
https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/05/15/36-countries-sign-agree…
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web search NEUTRAL — “The special tribunal represents justice and hope. Action now needs to be taken to follow up on this political commitment by securing the tribunal’s functioning and funding,” he added in the statement…
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/thirty-six-countri…
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web search NEUTRAL — Thirty-six countries, mainly from Europe, have signed up to a special tribunal to prosecute Russian President Vladimir Putin for the crime of aggression against Ukraine, which will be headquartered in…
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/15/point-of-no-re…
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“BRICS talks end without joint statement as divisions over Iran war deepen”
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The claim is corroborated by Wikipedia and two separate news sources (including The Hindu), all stating that BRICS talks in India ended without a joint statement due to divisions over the Iran war.
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web search NEUTRAL — Internal divisions became more apparent within the expanded BRICS bloc when the organization failed to issue a joint statement on the 2026 Iran war.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BRICS
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web search NEUTRAL — The BRICS alliance of major developing economies has failed to issue a joint statement after their two-day meeting in India, amid internal divisions over the Iran war which is affecting several member…
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/15/brics-talks-end-wit…
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web search NEUTRAL — BRICS foreign ministers' meeting ends without a joint statement due to differing views on West Asia conflicts, highlighting internal divisions.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/brics-ministers-…
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“Iran’s foreign minister had urged member states to condemn ‘violations of international law by the United States and Israel’”
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Three independent web search results confirm that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged BRICS member states to condemn violations of international law by the US and Israel.
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web search NEUTRAL — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday urged BRICS member states to condemn what he described as “violations of international law by the United States and Israel”. The war has intensified…
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/15/brics-talks-end-wit…
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web search NEUTRAL — "Iran therefore calls upon BRICS member states and all responsible members of the international community to explicitly condemn violations of international law by the United States and Israel," he sai…
https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/76033
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web search NEUTRAL — Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, asked BRICS nations to condemn the actions of the United States and Israel, claiming they violate international law.
https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2026/05/14/iran-urges-brics-to-co…
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“Judge stops U.S. Treasury from sanctioning someone’s speech”
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The provided web search results are generic homepages for the Circuit Court of Cook County and the Illinois court system; they do not contain any information regarding a specific ruling on sanctions and speech.
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web search NEUTRAL — Our court, one of the largest unified court systems in the world, is committed to ensuring equal access, strengthening public trust through transparency, and promoting accountability at every level of…
https://www.cookcountycourtil.gov/
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web search NEUTRAL — All services, information and court records are provided with courtesy and cost efficiency. Mandated by Illinois Fine and Fee Statutes to collect and disburse all filing fees and fines for the Circuit…
https://www.cookcountyil.gov/agency/clerk-circuit-court
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web search NEUTRAL — The Office of the Illinois Courts provides information about the Illinois court system, including Circuit Courts, Appellate Courts, and the Supreme Court.
https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/
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“The Trump administration accused Francesca Albanese of “lawfare that targets U.S. and Israeli persons.””
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The specific accusation of 'lawfare' against Francesca Albanese is only found in one cross-reference (Flipboard). Other search results provide general information about Donald Trump but do not corroborate this specific claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump
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web search NEUTRAL — Stay informed and read the latest breaking news and updates on Donald Trump from AP News, the definitive source for independent journalism.
https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Iran war, Taiwan and trade tensions loomed over the summit as Trump said “a lot of different problems” were settled. Follow for live updates.
https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-china-visit-xi-…
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“Gunfire erupts at Philippine Senate as authorities look for prosecuted senator”
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The claim is mentioned in two cross-references, but both are from the same source (Flipboard), meaning there is only one independent organization reporting the event.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Gunfire broke out inside the Philippine Senate as authorities attempted to arrest a senator accused of crimes against humanity
https://flipboard.com/topic/news/africa-s-biggest-rail-netwo…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Gunfire broke out inside the Philippine Senate as authorities attempted to arrest a senator accused of crimes against humanity
https://flipboard.com/topic/news/gunfire-erupts-at-philippin…
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“The Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers, meeting in Chisinau, approved an agreement to establish a steering committee for the Special Tribunal”
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Multiple web search results confirm that the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers approved an agreement in Chisinau to establish a steering committee for the Special Tribunal.
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web search NEUTRAL — During the visit, Sybiha will participate in the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe session.This agreement will give the tribunal a legal start to its operations. Other Committee decision…
https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2026/05/14/72375…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine has been informally dubbed the “tribunal for Putin.” The Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers announced the launch of the process…
https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/05/15/36-countries-sign-agree…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Special Tribunal is an international mechanism designed to hold Russia’s top political and military leadership accountable, specifically for the criminal decision to launch and wage an aggressive …
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/4123628-committee-…
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