Japan protests Russia’s extradition requests for ICC officials

Summary

Japan criticized Russia’s extradition requests for International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane and eight other tribunal officials from the Netherlands, where the court is based. This follows Japan’s protest over Russia’s arrest of a Japanese journalist accused of spying.

Timeline

1. The Hindu

   17 Oct 2026, 05:05 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports that Japan criticized Russia’s extradition requests for ICC President Tomoko Akane and eight other tribunal officials from the Netherlands, where the court is based.