Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay has labelled US sanctions on the International Criminal Court "unacceptable," joining growing international criticism of the measures. Ukraine has also expressed support for the court following the US action.

In Canada, jurists are urging the government to intervene as the Trump administration moves against the ICC. Japan's Motegi separately discussed the court with US Secretary of State Rubio, highlighting wider diplomatic concern over Washington's moves to weaken the tribunal.