Extradition amid Geopolitical Rupture: The Transformation of European Courts’ Approaches to Requests from Russia and CIS States
This report analyzes the fundamental shifts in European extradition practice driven by geopolitical rupture and the erosion of mutual trust between jurisdictions. It examines how European courts have moved from a formal treaty-based approach to an in-depth individualized risk assessment when reviewing extradition requests from Russia and CIS countries. The key legal criteria for refusing extradition are explored in detail: the risk of Article 3 ECHR violations, in absentia proceedings, the insufficiency of diplomatic assurances, the political or corporate context of the case, and the lack of an effective remedy. Special attention is given to the role of INTERPOL Red Notices in extradition proceedings and to the need for a multi-layered defense strategy that addresses extradition, international wanted notices, immigration, and banking compliance as a single risk framework.
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