The European Commission published a statement from Brussels reaffirming its steadfast support for the International Criminal Court (ICC). The announcement came after the United States declared its intention to impose sanctions against this judicial body. In the document, the European Commission expressed deep regret over the American decision, emphasizing the importance of the ICC's independence and impartiality as a key institution of international justice. The European Union recalled its long-standing commitment to the principles of the rule of law and combating impunity for serious international crimes, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. Brussels noted that restrictive measures against the ICC could undermine its ability to fulfill its mandate and negatively impact the international justice system as a whole. The statement stresses that maintaining the court's effective functioning serves the interests of the entire international community, not only individual states or regions. It remains unclear what specific sanctions the United States plans to impose and against whom among the ICC's representatives or officials they will be directed. The U.S. is not a party to the Rome Statute, which established the ICC, and has maintained tense relations with this judicial body for many years, particularly in connection with investigations concerning American military actions and Washington's allies. The European Union, by contrast, consistently supports the ICC and has repeatedly stated the need to strengthen multilateral institutions that ensure compliance with international law.