# US sanctions ICC, which seeks Putin’s arrest, prompting backlash

https://mins.news/en/item/93640

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-09 17:57 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/us-sanctions-court-that-seeks-to-arrest-putin-prompts-backlash-2/

> The U.S. imposed severe financial sanctions on the International Criminal Court on Oct. 9. After a six-month grace period, transactions with the court will be prohibited, and companies that continue dealing with it could face U.S. penalties. Canada and seven other countries issued a joint statement supporting the ICC and opposing the sanctions.

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