ICC President Stands Firm Against U.S. and Russia Pressure: Sanctions and Arrest Warrants Issued in Retaliation
The International Criminal Court's president affirmed at the annual meeting that the court will not yield to pressure from the United States and Russia. The U.S. President has sanctioned nine staff members, including six judges and the chief prosecutor, for investigating U.S. and Israeli officials. In response, Moscow has issued warrants for ICC staff due to an arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin related to the conflict in Ukraine.