Ukraine reaffirms support for the International Criminal Court despite US sanctions.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine confirmed its support for the International Criminal Court following the announcement by the administration of US President Donald Trump of sanctions against the institution. The MFA emphasized that the ICC remains crucial for holding those responsible for Russian war crimes accountable and for ensuring justice for the victims of Russian aggression. According to media reports, the reasons for the sanctions include the court's prosecution of US citizens and arrest warrants issued for Israeli officials.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated its support for the International Criminal Court following the announcement by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump of sanctions against the institution.
The agency emphasized that Ukraine remains committed to cooperation with other states — parties to the Rome Statute — in order to ensure the effective functioning of the Court.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the International Criminal Court remains the most important institution in efforts to hold Russia accountable for war crimes and to ensure justice for victims of the Russian aggression and those who have survived.
Among the reasons cited for the American sanctions, the media mentions the persecution by a court of U.S. citizens and the issuance of arrest warrants for Israeli officials.