Ukraine's Zelensky urges Europe to back war tribunal for Russian leaders

Russia-Ukraine War: “I call on all of you, your parties and states to effectively support this work,” Zelensky said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Wednesday urged Europe to help set up a tribunal to try Russia's leadership for the "crime of aggression", as he accepted the EU's top rights award.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seen. (AP)

"I call on all of you, your parties and states to effectively support this work. The tribunal must start working," Zelensky told the European Parliament in a speech via video link.