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EU and UN support ICC after new US sanctions
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First seen: Aug 19, 2026, 12:31 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 20, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
EU leaders and the UN have expressed support for the International Criminal Court after the United States imposed new sanctions against it. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the ICC must be able to act independently.
SO WHAT?
The sanctions and coordinated international response mark a significant diplomatic confrontation over the independence and role of the ICC.
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australiannews.neten
"Must be able to act independently": EU chief Ursula Von der leyen extends support to ICC following US sanctions
Aug 19, 2026, 9:31 PM UTC
middleeaststar.comen
"Must be able to act independently": EU chief Ursula Von der leyen extends support to ICC following US sanctions
Aug 19, 2026, 8:31 PM UTC
taiwansun.comen
"Must be able to act independently": EU chief Ursula Von der leyen extends support to ICC following US sanctions
Aug 19, 2026, 8:01 PM UTC
chinanationalnews.comen
"Must be able to act independently": EU chief Ursula Von der leyen extends support to ICC following US sanctions
Aug 19, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC
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Aug 19, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC
newzealandstar.comen
"Must be able to act independently": EU chief Ursula Von der leyen extends support to ICC following US sanctions
Aug 19, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC
middleeastmonitor.comen
EU leaders voice support for ICC after new US sanctions
Aug 19, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC
heraldglobe.comen
"Must be able to act independently": EU chief Ursula Von der leyen extends support to ICC following US sanctions
Aug 19, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC
batonrougepost.comen
"Must be able to act independently": EU chief Ursula Von der leyen extends support to ICC following US sanctions
Aug 19, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC
bignewsnetwork.comen
"Must be able to act independently": EU chief Ursula Von der leyen extends support to ICC following US sanctions
Aug 19, 2026, 5:32 PM UTC
euronews.comen
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prokerala.comen
EU leaders voice support for ICC after US sanctions
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aninews.inen
"Must be able to act independently": EU chief Ursula Von der leyen extends support to ICC following US sanctions
Aug 19, 2026, 1:32 PM UTC
aa.com.tren
EU leaders voice support for ICC after new US sanctions
Aug 19, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC