**US Sanctions International Criminal Court**
On February 6, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). The sanctions could include banning ICC officials and their families from entering the US and freezing their assets.
The ICC has been at odds with the US over its jurisdiction and actions. The US claims that the ICC’s “illegitimate actions set a dangerous precedent” and endanger US citizens and military personnel.
**Ukraine Joins International Criminal Court**
In January, Ukraine became the 125th state to join the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). This move came after the ICC issued arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin and other high-ranking officials in March 2023 over allegations of war crimes against Ukraine.
**Russia-Ukraine Conflict Continues**
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, with reports of attacks on both sides. Ukrainian forces attacked southeast of Sudzha, advancing toward the settlements of Fanaseevka and Ulanok.
Ukrainian officials have reported that 66% of Russian equipment destroyed in January was due to various types of attack drones.
**US Cuts Funding for Ukraine Program**
The US Justice Department is shutting down a program that sanctioned Kremlin-linked oligarchs, launched in 2022. This move will reduce the agency’s staff from 10,000 worldwide to just 290.
**Ukraine Negotiations with South Korea**
Kyiv is open to negotiating with South Korea over the possible transfer of captured North Korean soldiers, Ukrainian Ambassador to Seoul Dmytro Ponomarenko said.
**Ramstein-format Summit in London**
The UK will host the next Ramstein-format Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) summit on February 12.