The Russian president defied an international arrest warrant against him by visiting a country that is a signatory to the Treaty of Rome for the first time.
Correspondent in Asia
Iron helmets, traditional costume and red carpet. A guard of honour of Mongolian soldiers, bayonets in hand, greeted Vladimir Putin on the tarmac of Ulan Bator airport on Tuesday. A martial deployment that was not intended to arrest the Russian president, but to offer him a fanfare welcome in the land of Genghis Khan. In the middle of the night, the Russian president set foot in Mongolia, bravely defying the arrest warrant of the International Criminal Court (ICC), which had called for his arrest. For the first time since his indictment in March 2023, Putin set foot on the territory of a country that is a signatory to the Treaty of Rome, the founding treaty of the ICC, defying international pressure.
The president of the young democracy of Northeast Asia, Ukhnaa Khurelsukh, received his counterpart in great pomp on Tuesday to celebrate the 85th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet and Mongolian troops against the « Japanese militarists »in Manchuria…
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Defying International Justice: Putin’s Daring Visit to Mongolia Despite ICC Arrest Warrant
In a bold move, Russian President Vladimir Putin has defied an international arrest warrant by visiting Mongolia, a country that is a signatory to the Treaty of Rome, the founding treaty of the International Criminal Court (ICC). This marks the first time Putin has set foot in an ICC member nation since the court issued a warrant for his arrest in March 2023 [[2]].
On Tuesday, Putin was greeted with a grand welcome in Ulan Bator airport, complete with a guard of honor of Mongolian soldiers, bayonets in hand, and a red carpet. The lavish reception was a far cry from the arrest that many had expected, given the outstanding warrant for his apprehension. The ICC had called for Putin’s arrest in connection with war crimes in Ukraine [[2]].
Putin’s visit to Mongolia is seen as a bold move, as it directly challenges the authority of the ICC and the international community. The Mongolian government’s decision not to arrest Putin has sparked criticism from human rights groups, such as Amnesty International, which has urged the country to fulfill its obligation to the ICC and detain the Russian president [[3]].
The ICC warrant, issued in March 2023, accuses Putin of being responsible for the abduction and deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia, which constitutes a war crime [[2]]. The warrant has made Putin an international fugitive, and his visit to Mongolia has raised questions about the country’s commitment to upholding international law and its obligations to the ICC.
The Mongolian government’s decision to welcome Putin despite the outstanding warrant has also sparked criticism from the international community. Many have urged Mongolia to respect its obligations to the ICC and to take a stronger stance against impunity for international crimes.
Putin’s visit to Mongolia is seen as a significant challenge to the international justice system, and it remains to be seen how the ICC and the international community will respond to this defiance. As the world watches, one thing is clear: Putin’s actions have set a dangerous precedent, and the rule of law is under threat.
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What are the implications of Mongolia’s decision to welcome Putin despite the ICC arrest warrant?
Defying International Justice: Putin’s Daring Visit to Mongolia Despite ICC Arrest Warrant
In a bold move, Russian President Vladimir Putin has defied an international arrest warrant by visiting Mongolia, a country that is a signatory to the Treaty of Rome, the founding treaty of the International Criminal Court (ICC). This marks the first time Putin has set foot in an ICC member nation since the court issued a warrant for his arrest in March 2023 [[2]].
On Tuesday, Putin was greeted with a grand welcome in Ulan Bator airport, complete with a guard of honor of Mongolian soldiers, bayonets in hand, and a red carpet. The lavish reception was a far cry from the arrest that many had expected, given the outstanding warrant for his apprehension. The ICC had called for Putin’s arrest in connection with war crimes in Ukraine [[2]].
Putin’s visit to Mongolia is seen as a bold move, as it directly challenges the authority of the ICC and the international community. The Mongolian government’s decision not to arrest Putin has sparked criticism from human rights groups, such as Amnesty International, which has urged the country to fulfill its obligation to the ICC and detain the Russian president [[3]].
The ICC warrant, issued in March 2023, accuses Putin of being responsible for the abduction and deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia, which constitutes a war crime [[2]]. The warrant has made Putin an international fugitive, and his visit to Mongolia has raised questions about the country’s commitment to upholding international law and its obligations to the ICC.
The Mongolian government’s decision to welcome Putin despite the outstanding warrant has also sparked criticism from the international community. Many have urged Mongolia to respect its obligations to the ICC and to take a stronger stance against impunity for international crimes.
Putin’s visit to Mongolia is seen as a significant
