Russian prosecutors have made a request for the extradition of senior figures from the International Criminal Court. The request includes the court's President, Tomoko Akan. This move has drawn a protest from Japan.
Further details about the request and Japan's response are available from the source. The extradition request targets high-ranking officials of the International Criminal Court.
The source provides more information on this development and the reaction it has prompted.
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