From 27 October to 1 November 2025, the Registrar of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Mr. Osvaldo Zavala Giler, carried out an official visit to Poland and Ukraine aimed at reinforcing cooperation with national counterparts and ensuring the continued effectiveness of the Court’s operations concerning the situation in Ukraine.
In Poland, the Registrar was received by Mr. Waldemar Żurek, Minister of Justice and Prosecutor General of the Republic of Poland. The meeting offered an opportunity to convey the Court’s gratitude for Poland’s steadfast political and practical support to the ICC. Discussions underscored the importance of maintaining strong cooperation with the Court, upholding the rule of law, and safeguarding judicial independence in the face of external challenges.
In Ukraine, the Registrar’s mission focused on sustaining the ICC’s operational continuity, including the activities of the Court’s Country Office in Kyiv.
Mr. Zavala Giler held meetings with Mr. Oleksandr Karasevych, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine; Ms. Lyudmila Petrivna Sugak, Deputy Minister of Justice for European Integration; and Mr. Oleksii Khomenko, First Deputy Prosecutor General. The discussions reaffirmed the ICC’s ongoing commitment to its work in Ukraine and emphasized the importance of continued cooperation and institutional support for the Court’s operations.
The Registrar also met with Mr. Rolf Holmboe, Head of the European Union Advisory Mission (EUAM) to Ukraine, to exchange views on shared priorities and the European Union’s continued support for the ICC’s mandate.
During his stay in Kyiv, Mr. Zavala Giler visited the ICC Country Office and met with staff members, commending their professionalism, dedication, and resilience in fulfilling their duties under challenging conditions. He expressed his deep appreciation for their contribution to advancing the Court’s work despite the complex security and operational environment.
