Putin's Mongolia Visit Tests ICC Arrest Warrant
Russian President's first trip to ICC member state since war crimes warrant issued challenges international legal norms
Overview
- Mongolia, an ICC member, is obligated to detain Putin under the arrest warrant for alleged war crimes in Ukraine.
- The Kremlin dismisses concerns, citing strong diplomatic ties with Mongolia.
- This visit marks Putin's first to an ICC member since the warrant was issued in March 2023.
- Ukraine urges Mongolia to comply with the ICC's arrest warrant.
- The ICC has no enforcement mechanism, relying on member states to execute arrest warrants.