Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Mongolia has sparked controversy, as Mongolia, a member of the International Criminal Court, failed to arrest him despite an outstanding ICC warrant for war crimes. The ICC, Ukraine, and international legal experts have condemned Mongolia's actions, highlighting potential legal and diplomatic consequences. Russia showed no concern about potential arrest during Putin's visit to Mongolia, where it seeks to expand regional influence and cooperation in various sectors. Experts suggest that Russia used the visit to mock the ICC, choosing Mongolia strategically as it shares a border with Russia and China.
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00:02Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Mongolia has sparked controversy, as Mongolia,
00:07a member of the International Criminal Court, failed to arrest him despite an outstanding
00:11ICC warrant for war crimes.
00:14The ICC, Ukraine, and international legal experts have condemned Mongolia's actions,
00:19highlighting potential legal and diplomatic consequences.
00:22Russia showed no concern about potential arrests during Putin's visit to Mongolia, where
00:26it seeks to expand regional influence and cooperation in various sectors.
00:31Experts suggest that Russia used the visit to mock the ICC choosing Mongolia strategically
00:35as it shares a border with Russia and China.
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