The president of the International Criminal Court (ICC) lashed out at Russia for targeting its prosecutors and judges over the panel’s investigation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. She also slammed comments by a US senator threatening the court.

The ICC's president says threats, including from the U.S. and Russia, jeopardize the court's existence:: December 2, 2024:: The Hague, Netherlands:: Tomoko Akane, International criminal court president"The Court has been subjected to attacks seeking to undermine its legitimacy and ability to administer justice and realize international law and fundamental rights by coercive measures,