ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan has held talks with Syrian authorities on how the war crimes tribunal could assist in prosecuting crimes allegedly committed in the country. Khan met with Syria's de facto ruler to discuss how the ICC prosecutors could support the Syrian authorities in their efforts towards accountability for alleged crimes. Syria is not a member state of the ICC but could accept its jurisdiction as a first step, similar to Ukraine's actions in seeking accountability for alleged Russian war crimes. Khan expresses openness to engaging in conversation with Syria to inform them of their options.