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Russia Requests ICC Leaders' Extradition, Draws Japan Protest

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Russian prosecutors have requested the extradition of senior International Criminal Court figures including its President Tomoko Akane, in a move the Japanese government called "unjustified and unacceptable" on Friday.

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Russia has requested the extradition of nine individuals, including ICC Director Tomoko Akane, from several countries. The Japanese government has protested, calling the request "unjust and unacceptable." The ICC and the International Court of Justice (ICJ), both headed by Japanese nationals, are considered strong contenders for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

The Russian Supreme Prosecutor's Office has requested the extradition of ICC (International Criminal Court) President Tomoko Akane and others from the Netherlands, where the ICC's headquarters are located. In response, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Ozaki expressed regret to Russia at a press conference on the morning of the 9th. Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Ozaki: "It is regrettable that Russia has requested the extradition of several countri…

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Mediazona broke the news in Moscow, Russian Federation (the) on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
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