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EU regrets Russia withdrawing from Rome Statute, - Mogherini

Censor.NET reports citing Reuters.

"We regret the Russian Federation's decision," Federica Mogherini said in a statement on Thursday. "The European Union remains a staunch supporter of the ICC and is committed to full co-operation on the prevention of serious crimes falling under the jurisdiction of the Court," she added.

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