Putin’s Challenge! ICC Arrest Warrant Faces Its First Real Test As Russian Leader Visits Mongolia

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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.     #Putin #PutinMongolia #ICC #InternationalCriminalCourt #Mongolia #SouthAfrica #Ukrainewar #Kursk #Japan #VladimirPutin #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews                  ~PR.320~ED.102~GR.344~

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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.

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