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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