Does Interpol automatically accept all Red Notice requests submitted by Russia?

No, Interpol’s General Secretariat reviews requests against its Constitution, particularly Article 3 prohibiting political, military, religious, or racial persecution. However, initial review capacity is limited, and some non-compliant notices enter the system before scrutiny. Russia submits high volumes of requests, and patterns of misuse have been documented by the Commission for Control of Interpol’s Files. Successful deletion typically requires demonstrating that the underlying prosecution violates Interpol rules—evidence of political motivation, procedural defects in the Russian case, or persecution of protected characteristics substantially increases deletion prospects.