EU Expresses 'Regrets' Over Mongolia's Decision Not to Arrest Putin
The bloc has conveyed “regret” regarding Mongolia's decision not to detain Russian President Vladimir Putin on charges related to Ukraine. Read Full Article at RT.com
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The European Union has expressed its disappointment over Mongolia's failure to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin during his recent visit to the country, stating that Ulaanbaatar "did not comply with its obligations" under the Rome Statute to fulfill an ICC arrest warrant.
During his two-day stay, Putin participated in discussions focusing on bilateral relations and commemorated the 85th anniversary of the victory in the Battle of Khalkhin Gol during WWII.
“President Putin is under an arrest warrant by the ICC for international crimes, specifically alleged crimes of unlawful deportation and unlawful transfer of children,” the EU mentioned in a recent press release.
The warrant for Putin was issued in March 2023 by the ICC, which holds no jurisdiction over Russia; a point Moscow has highlighted, denouncing the allegations as without merit.
Putin was in Mongolia following an invitation from Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh and engaged with senior officials in Ulaanbaatar to discuss the strategic partnership between the two nations.
Despite calls from both Ukraine and the ICC for Mongolia to detain Putin, the Kremlin has dismissed these demands, asserting that prior arrangements with Ulaanbaatar had settled any potential issues.
Accompanying Putin, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov commented on the situation, suggesting that those with "Nazi-like deeds" might naturally feel apprehensive about the historical alliance between Russia and Mongolia. Lavrov remarked to journalist Pavel Zarubin, “I pity them if they are concerned about this.”
Emily Johnson for TROIB News
During his two-day stay, Putin participated in discussions focusing on bilateral relations and commemorated the 85th anniversary of the victory in the Battle of Khalkhin Gol during WWII.
“President Putin is under an arrest warrant by the ICC for international crimes, specifically alleged crimes of unlawful deportation and unlawful transfer of children,” the EU mentioned in a recent press release.
The warrant for Putin was issued in March 2023 by the ICC, which holds no jurisdiction over Russia; a point Moscow has highlighted, denouncing the allegations as without merit.
Putin was in Mongolia following an invitation from Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh and engaged with senior officials in Ulaanbaatar to discuss the strategic partnership between the two nations.
Despite calls from both Ukraine and the ICC for Mongolia to detain Putin, the Kremlin has dismissed these demands, asserting that prior arrangements with Ulaanbaatar had settled any potential issues.
Accompanying Putin, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov commented on the situation, suggesting that those with "Nazi-like deeds" might naturally feel apprehensive about the historical alliance between Russia and Mongolia. Lavrov remarked to journalist Pavel Zarubin, “I pity them if they are concerned about this.”
Emily Johnson for TROIB News
