Whereas, Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened, planned, and carried out an invasion and war against the nation of Ukraine and other actions in violation of international prohibitions of crimes against humanity, war crimes, and crimes of aggression; and
Whereas, such actions are subject to prosecution in the International Criminal Court, and in the courts of any nation whose laws prohibit such crimes under the principle of universal jurisdiction provided in the Geneva Conventions of 1949.
Now, therefore, We, the undersigned citizens, hereby call for official action as follows:
1. For the prompt opening and conclusion of an investigation of these actions by the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, and the commencement of prosecution by the Court including potential detention of defendants.
2. For the prompt commencement of prosecution in a U.S. federal court pursuant to Title 18 US Code, Section 2441 in the event any national of the United States is injured by the criminal acts described above.
3. For the full cooperation of the United States and other governments in any proceedings for the enforcement of these provisions of international law by other bodies or nations, and for other measures to bring a prompt halt to the described violations in the interests of all nations and peoples.