In today’s episode, we cover why Hungary is leaving the ICC, the EU’s agreement to lift sanctions on Syria, international calls for Israel to halt its offensive in Gaza, and the new UK/EU sanctions on Russia

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Sources:

✍️ Hungary Votes to Withdraw from ICC

• https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/20/hungary-approves-bill-to-withdraw-from-international-criminal-court 
• https://kyivindependent.com/hungarys-parliament-passes-bill-on-icc-withdrawal/ 

✍️ EU Reaches Deal to Lift Sanctions on Syria

• https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/eu-to-lift-all-remaining-economic-sanctions-on-syria/
• https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/20/eu-agrees-to-lift-all-economic-sanctions-on-syria-diplomats 

✍️ UK, France and Canada Call on Israel to Halt Its Gaza Military Offensive

• https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/19/benjamin-netanyahu-israel-take-control-gaza-uk-france-canada-threaten-action 
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cq8037dd3p9t?post=asset%3Ab70d0108-5512-4622-935d-9898b8d8d3d3#post
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cq8037dd3p9t 

✍️ UK and EU Announce New Sanctions on Russia

• https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/20/sanctions-russia-uk-europe-putin-trump-call
• https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/eu-adopts-new-sanctions-against-russia-kallas-says-2025-05-20/ 

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