The Russian President’s Visit to Mongolia: Is he in Danger of Arrest?
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to Mongolia has stirred up speculation due to a warrant issued for his arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children. Despite this, the Russian government remains unconcerned about the possibility of Putin being detained during his visit.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov assured that there are no worries, citing a strong dialogue between Russia and Mongolia. He stated that all aspects of the visit were carefully prepared, dismissing any potential threats to Putin’s safety.
Mongolia, a signatory of the Rome Treaty of the ICC, would be expected to implement the warrant if Putin were to step foot on its territory. This raises questions about the implications of Putin’s visit to an ICC member state, especially in light of his reduced foreign visits since the Ukraine offensive.
As Putin gears up for his first trip to an ICC member state since the warrant was issued, all eyes are on Mongolia to see how they will handle the situation.