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Russia Seeks Extradition of ICC President Tomoko Akane from Netherlands

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Russia demands the Netherlands hand over ICC President Tomoko Akane, prompting anger from Japan.

Russia has asked Dutch authorities to extradite International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane and several other court officials. The move follows the ICC issuing an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine. The Japanese government has condemned the extradition request as deeply regrettable.

The backgroundThe ICC issued a warrant for Vladimir Putin in 2023.
The reactionJapan expressed strong displeasure over the targeting of its national heading the court.
The targetsNine court officials in total are included in the Russian request to the Netherlands.

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9officials targeted for extradition

Why it matters

The International Criminal Court operates in The Hague under Dutch jurisdiction, making requests for extradition a diplomatic test for the Netherlands. Tensions between Moscow and the court have escalated significantly since judges authorised the arrest of high-ranking Russian leadership.

What outlets agree on

Russia has requested that Dutch authorities extradite ICC President Tomoko Akane and eight other court officials, prompting a critical response from Japan.

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