ICC reacts to Russia's search for prosecutor issuing warrant for Putin's arrest

This is stated in the statement of the Assembly.

The Presidency of the Assembly "regrets these acts of intimidation and unacceptable attempts to undermine the mandate of the International Criminal Court to investigate, sanction and prevent the commission of the gravest international crimes."

"Safeguarding the Court's integrity, including its judicial and prosecutorial independence, is fundamental to the successful discharge of its mandate. We reiterate our full confidence in the ICC as an independent and impartial court of law," the statement reads.

It also calls on all states to respect the independence of the International Criminal Court and "stand united against impunity."

"We call upon States Parties and all stakeholders of the Rome Statute system of justice to reiterate their commitment to defend the principles and values enshrined in the Rome Statute and to preserve the Court's integrity undeterred by any threats against the Court, its officials and personnel, as well as those cooperating with it," the Assembly message said.

• On March 17, the International Criminal Court in The Hague issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin

• On May 19, the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs announced a wanted list of prosecutors of the International Criminal Court, including Karim Khan, who issued a warrant for Putin's arrest.