Russian President Vladimir Putin Visits Mongolia Amid International Criminal Court Warrant

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Mongolia on Monday, marking his first visit to an International Criminal Court member state since an <a href="https://newsdirectory3com/%ec%86%8d%eb%b3%b4court-dismisses-second-arrest-warrant-for-son-jun-sung/” title=”[속보]Court dismisses second arrest warrant for Son Jun-sung”>arrest warrant was issued against him. The Kremlin expressed no concern over the matter.

Putin’s visit to Mongolia has sparked controversy, with the International Criminal Court and Ukraine calling for his arrest. The Russian president is suspected of involvement in the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia.

International Community Reacts

Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Georgy Tykhi criticized Mongolia’s failure to arrest Putin, calling it a “big blow” to the International Criminal Court’s legitimacy. He added that Kiev would press for the country to be punished.

ICC spokesman Fadi al-Abdullah emphasized that Mongolia has a duty to cooperate with the court, as a signatory to the Rome Statute. Several non-governmental organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, also supported the call for Putin’s arrest.

Russia’s Response

Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov indicated that the Kremlin had “no concerns” over the matter, appreciating the “excellent dialogue” with Mongolia.

The Kremlin has consistently rejected criminal charges against Putin, who has avoided traveling to certain countries since the warrant was issued. However, he has visited China, North Korea, and Azerbaijan, which are not members of the International Criminal Court.

Putin’s Visit to Mongolia

During his visit, Putin is expected to hold talks with his counterpart Ukhna Khorelsukh and attend the 85th anniversary celebration of the joint victory of the Soviet and Mongolian armed forces against Japanese troops during the Battle of Khalkhin Gol.

Mongolia, a landlocked country in East Asia, is rich in natural resources and has a strategic location between Russia and China. The visit comes as the United States seeks to increase its influence in the country, competing with Russia and China.