FALSE. A viral Facebook post claims that Russia has issued arrest warrants for International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors and judges handling former President Rodrigo Duterte’s case. The post suggests that Russia is retaliating against the ICC and includes edited images of Vladimir Putin, Rodrigo Duterte, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Donald Trump, and ICC Judge Iulia Motoc.
FACT. There is no verified evidence supporting these claims. Russia has not threatened, detained, or issued arrest warrants against any ICC judges, and no statement or commitment has been made by Russian President Vladimir Putin or the Russian government regarding Duterte’s case. Russia withdrew from the Rome Statute in 2016 and is not a member of the ICC. Moscow court rulings have no legal effect on ICC proceedings, and Vladimir Putin has never pledged to intervene in Duterte’s case or secure his release.
ICC judges, including Iulia Motoc, have not been detained, threatened, or targeted by Russia over Duterte’s case. The viral post relies on manipulated images and misleading captions to create a false impression of Russian involvement.
Authorities and reputable media organizations caution the public against spreading unverified claims. Relying on official statements and credible sources is essential to prevent the spread of misinformation, which can have serious international and legal implications.
