Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay has called US sanctions on the International Criminal Court "unacceptable," adding her voice to growing international criticism of the measures. Ukraine has also thrown its weight behind the court following the US action.

In Canada, jurists are pressing the government to intervene as the Trump administration pushes to dismantle the ICC. Japan's Motegi separately discussed the court with US Secretary of State Rubio, highlighting wider diplomatic concern over Washington's pressure on the tribunal.