The president of the International Criminal Court criticized Russia for issuing arrest warrants against its staff, stating these actions undermine judicial independence and rule of law.
Judge Tomoko Akane condemned attacks on the ICC as shameful, emphasizing that prosecutorial actions against Vladimir Putin were conducted per international law.
In a veiled critique, Akane addressed U.S. officials, particularly Senator Lindsey Graham, and defended the ICC's integrity against accusations of being politically motivated.
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