Russia demands extradition of ICC officials from Netherlands, The Hague says no

The Dutch government has flatly rejected a Russian request to extradite nine officials from the International Criminal Court (ICC), underscoring The Hague's determination to shield the court from growing international pressure. But while Russia's demands were swiftly dismissed, diplomats and legal experts are increasingly watching another threat facing the Netherlands-based tribunal: a widening sanctions campaign from Washington that could place the ICC and its host country in an even more difficult position.