Putin’s Challenge! ICC Arrest Warrant Faces Its First Real Test As Russian Leader Visits Mongolia
Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to visit Mongolia next week, despite an ICC arrest warrant against him. As a Rome Statute signatory, Mongolia is technically obligated to arrest Putin, but this is unlikely due to their alliance. The visit commemorates a 1939 Soviet-Mongolian victory over Japan and aims to strengthen bilateral relations. This move follows recent joint military exercises and echoes a similar situation with South Africa last year.
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00:30Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to make a significant diplomatic move by visiting Mongolia
00:34next week, as announced by the Kremlin on Thursday. This visit is particularly noteworthy
00:40as it marks Putin's first trip to a country that is illegally bound to arrest him and
00:45transfer him to the International Criminal Court. The context for this potentially risky visit dates
00:51back to March of last year when the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Putin. The changes stem
00:58from accusations that Moscow unlawfully deported Ukrainian citizens and children during the ongoing
01:04invasion of Ukraine, which is now entering its third year. As a signatory of the Rome Statute,
01:10the treaty that governs ICC, Mongolia is technically obligated to comply with the
01:15court's demands, including the arrest of individuals with outstanding warrants.
01:21Despite this legal obligation, the likelihood of Mongolia detaining Putin is very low.
01:27The country has been a long ally of Russia and has maintained a neutral stance on the 2022
01:33invasion of Ukraine. This diplomatic balancing act suggests that Ulaanbaatar is unlikely to
01:38take such a drastic step against the Russian leader. The purpose of Putin's visit, according
01:44to the Kremlin, is to commemorate a historical event, the 1939 Soviet-Mongolian victory over
01:49Japan in the Battle of Khalkhin Gol. The shared military history highlights the long-standing
01:56ties between Russia and Mongolia. Furthermore, the Kremlin has also stated that the head of
02:01the state will also discuss the prospect of further developing the Russian-Mongolian
02:05comprehensive strategic partnership, indicating their visit's importance for bilateral ties.
02:12The situation is reminiscent of a similar scenario that unfolded last year involving
02:16South Africa, another Rome statue signatory. South Africa sought an exemption to allow Putin
02:22to attend the BRICS summit. However, in that instance, Putin ultimately chose to skip the
02:26event, avoiding potential legal complications. The timing of Putin's visit to Mongolia is also
02:32interesting, coming on the heels of joint military exercises between Russia and Mongolia.
02:38It also highlights Russia's confidence in its relationships with certain allies
02:43and the willingness to challenge the authority of international institutions like the ICC.
02:48This visit will likely be closely watched by the international community as it can set a
02:53precedent for how countries balance their treaty obligations with their diplomatic
02:58relationships in an increasingly multipolar world.