ICC president vows to resist US and Russian pressure despite sanctions and threats

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ICC president vows to resist US and Russian pressure despite sanctions and threats  The court's weeklong meeting opened on Monday and business on the agenda includes approving its budget against a backdrop of mounting pressure and unfavourable headlines.  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/01/icc-president-vows-to-resist-us-and-russian-pressure-despite-sanctions-and-threats  Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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00:00The president of the International Criminal Court said during the institution's annual meeting on Monday

00:07that it won't bow to pressure from either the U.S. or Russia.

00:12Nine members of its staff, including six judges and the court's chief prosecutor,

00:17have been sanctioned by U.S. President Donald Trump for pursuing investigations into U.S. and Israeli officials.

00:25While Moscow has issued warrants for ICC staff in response to an arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine,

00:35the sanctions have taken their toll on the court's work, affecting a wide range of investigations

00:41at a time when it's already struggling with growing demands on its resources.

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