**ICC Prosecutor Sanctioned by US**
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been added to the United States’ non-public economic and travel sanctions list. Reuters reported this on February 7.
Khan, a British national, was targeted for his work with the ICC, which issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin in March 2023 over Moscow’s deportation of Ukrainian children. Russia also included Khan on its wanted list after the ICC’s move.
**US Sanctions on War Crimes Tribunal**
The sanctions are part of a US effort to target the war crimes tribunal over investigations of US citizens or allies, according to Reuters. This means that Khan and his family will be prohibited from entering the US, and their US assets will be frozen.
Khan regularly visits the US to brief the United Nations Security Council, as part of an agreement between the UN and Washington.
**North Korea Begins Drone Production**
In other news, North Korea is expected to start producing drones this year with Russian technical assistance. This was reported by Japanese public broadcaster NHK on February 8.
The president of Russia said that the contracts for drone production will have many benefits, including a high monetary provision.
**Russia Loses Drones Over Ukraine**
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s air defense troops claimed to have shot down one more Russian attack aircraft in the Toretsk direction.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed that it was very important for partners to discuss their issues first and then have a conversation with the enemy.
**US Imposes Sanctions on Russia**
The US has imposed sanctions on Russia, targeting vessels involved in transporting Russian crude oil. The number of sanctioned vessels has now reached 265, with US blacklisting proving to be the most disruptive.
**President Trump Accuses Agency of Corruption**
US President Donald Trump accused an agency of widespread corruption and fraud, calling for it to be closed down.
**Ukraine Seeks Mutually Beneficial Partnership**
President Zelensky stressed that Ukraine was not offering to give away its resources but seeking a mutually beneficial partnership with Russia.
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