“Arrest Vladimir Putin.” Ukraine tries to urge the arrest of the President of Russia by asking Mongolia to put handcuffs on the wrists of the Kremlin leader, who is expected to visit the Asian country on September 3. Kiev is acting in accordance with the international arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court in March 2023: “Ukraine hopes that the Mongolian government is aware that Vladimir Putin is a war criminal,” stated the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry in a note.
“We invite the Mongolian authorities to execute the binding international arrest warrant” against Putin, accused by the ICC of ”illegal deportation” of Ukrainian children, the note continues. On paper, having signed the Rome Statute and with an international arrest warrant issued by the ICC against Putin, Mongolia should arrest the Russian president as soon as he enters the country.
Chances that Ulaanbaatar will heed the call? Less than zero. And the Kremlin, in fact, shows no concern for the upcoming trip next week. This was made clear by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, emphasizing that there is “excellent dialogue with our friends in Mongolia.” On paper, having signed the Rome Statute and with an international arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court against Putin, Mongolia should arrest the Russian president. Obviously, that will not happen. ”All aspects of the visit have been carefully prepared,” Peskov responded to a question about the ICC.