<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin touched down in Mongolia Tuesday (Sep 3), defying an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant issued last year. It’s his first visit to an ICC member nation since the Hague-based court found Putin guilty of illegally deporting Ukrainian children when the invasion of Ukraine began in 2022.</p>

<p>As the West and Ukraine urged Mongolia to detain the visiting president, Putin was given an honour guard the night before he landed in the country.</p>

<p>Ahead of the visit, the ICC had reminded Mongolia of an "obligation" to detain those sought by the court. On Monday (Sep 2), Kyiv accused Mongolia of "sharing responsibility" for Putin's "war crimes".</p>

<p>In Mongolia, small protests have been seen and planned to mark opposition to the visit by Putin. A protest was seen at Sukhbaatar Square, the capital's central Genghis Khan Square, with people holding signs demanding "Get War Criminal Putin out of here". &nbsp;Another small protest has been planned for Tuesday.</p>

<h2><strong>Will Mongolia face prosecution for not arresting Putin?</strong></h2>

<p>Even if Ulaanbaatar doesn’t comply with the ICC warrant against Putin, there’s little that can be done to punish the East Asian nation.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: 'Ukraine's Kursk offensive is a huge step', says Ukrainian MP Mariana Bezuglaya</strong></p>

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<p>However, Tamás Hoffmann, a senior research fellow at the Institute for Legal Studies, was quoted as saying by Politico that Mongolia will most certainly be prosecuted by the International Criminal Court for breaching its duty of cooperation.</p>

<p>“The ICC may then decide to refer the case to the Assembly of Parties, which could condemn Mongolia’s violation under a so-called non-compliance procedure. However, there are no serious consequences, such as sanctions, for the offending country,” the legal expert claimed.</p>

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<p>Mongolia enjoys strong cultural ties with Moscow. It has promoted ties with both Russia and China, the two giant neighbours, since the collapse of the Soviet Union.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Amnesty International said Monday that ICC’s legitimacy would be severely harmed if Mongolia fails to detain Putin.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Russian President Vladimir Putin touched down in Mongolia Tuesday (Sep 3), defying an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant issued last year. It’s his first visit to an ICC member nation since the Hague-based court found Putin guilty of illegally deporting Ukrainian children when the invasion of Ukraine began in 2022.

Russian President Vladimir Putin touched down in Mongolia Tuesday (Sep 3), defying an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant issued last year. It’s his first visit to an ICC member nation since the Hague-based court found Putin guilty of illegally deporting Ukrainian children when the invasion of Ukraine began in 2022. As the West and Ukraine urged Mongolia to detain the visiting president, Putin was given an honour guard the night before he landed in the country. Ahead of the visit, the ICC had reminded Mongolia of an "obligation" to detain those sought by the court. On Monday (Sep 2), Kyiv accused Mongolia of "sharing responsibility" for Putin's "war crimes". In Mongolia, small protests have been seen and planned to mark opposition to the visit by Putin. A protest was seen at Sukhbaatar Square, the capital's central Genghis Khan Square, with people holding signs demanding "Get War Criminal Putin out of here". Another small protest has been planned for Tuesday. Will Mongolia face prosecution for not arresting Putin? Even if Ulaanbaatar doesn’t comply with the ICC warrant against Putin, there’s little that can be done to punish the East Asian nation. Watch: Russia-Ukraine War: 'Ukraine's Kursk offensive is a huge step', says Ukrainian MP Mariana Bezuglaya × However, Tamás Hoffmann, a senior research fellow at the Institute for Legal Studies, was quoted as saying by Politico that Mongolia will most certainly be prosecuted by the International Criminal Court for breaching its duty of cooperation. “The ICC may then decide to refer the case to the Assembly of Parties, which could condemn Mongolia’s violation under a so-called non-compliance procedure. However, there are no serious consequences, such as sanctions, for the offending country,” the legal expert claimed. Also read: Mongolia `under obligation` to arrest Putin: ICC; Kremlin says `no worries` Mongolia enjoys strong cultural ties with Moscow. It has promoted ties with both Russia and China, the two giant neighbours, since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Meanwhile, Amnesty International said Monday that ICC’s legitimacy would be severely harmed if Mongolia fails to detain Putin. (With inputs from agencies)

Mongolia gives thumbs-down to ICC arrest warrant against Putin. Will it face prosecution?

<p>Mongolia is under obligation to detain Russian President&nbsp;Vladimir Putin if he enters the country next week, the International Criminal Court (ICC) said. Putin’s visit, expected on Tuesday, will mark his first trip to a nation that is a member of the ICC since the court issued an arrest warrant for him in March 2023.</p>

<p>The ICC accuses Putin of war crimes, specifically the illegal deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia since the beginning&nbsp;of the war.</p>

<p>While Ukrainian officials have also urged Mongolia to arrest Putin upon his arrival, the Kremlin has dismissed concerns about the Russian president's&nbsp;visit.</p>

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<p>Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters in Moscow, "We have an excellent rapport with our partners from Mongolia. Of course, all aspects of the President’s visit have been carefully prepared."</p>

<h2><strong>Why is Mongolia obliged to arrest Putin and what will happen if it doesn't?</strong></h2>

<p>Mongolia joined the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in December 2000. As part of this agreement, the 124 countries that are members of the ICC are required to enforce any arrest warrant issued by the court if the individual in question, such as Putin, enters their territory.</p>

<p>However, the ICC lacks its own police force and depends on the willingness of its member states to enforce such warrants. If a member state fails to comply, the court is obliged to inform the Assembly of States Parties, the ICC's governing body, which convenes annually.</p>

<h2><strong>'Vladimir Putin is a war criminal': Ukraine</strong></h2>

<p>On Friday, Ukraine called on Mongolia to act on the ICC's arrest warrant when Putin visits. "The Ukrainian side hopes that the government of Mongolia is aware of the fact that Vladimir Putin is a war criminal," Kyiv's foreign ministry stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We call on the Mongolian authorities to execute the binding international arrest warrant and transfer Putin to the International Criminal Court in The Hague," it added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Mongolia is under obligation to detain Russian President Vladimir Putin if he enters the country next week, the International Criminal Court (ICC) said. Putin’s visit, expected on Tuesday, will mark his first trip to a nation that is a member of the ICC since the court issued an arrest warrant for him in March 2023.

Mongolia is under obligation to detain Russian President Vladimir Putin if he enters the country next week, the International Criminal Court (ICC) said. Putin’s visit, expected on Tuesday, will mark his first trip to a nation that is a member of the ICC since the court issued an arrest warrant for him in March 2023. The ICC accuses Putin of war crimes, specifically the illegal deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia since the beginning of the war. While Ukrainian officials have also urged Mongolia to arrest Putin upon his arrival, the Kremlin has dismissed concerns about the Russian president's visit. Also read: Was Ukraine's F-16 jet downed by friendly fire? Lawmaker makes SHOCKING claim Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters in Moscow, "We have an excellent rapport with our partners from Mongolia. Of course, all aspects of the President’s visit have been carefully prepared." Why is Mongolia obliged to arrest Putin and what will happen if it doesn't? Mongolia joined the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in December 2000. As part of this agreement, the 124 countries that are members of the ICC are required to enforce any arrest warrant issued by the court if the individual in question, such as Putin, enters their territory. However, the ICC lacks its own police force and depends on the willingness of its member states to enforce such warrants. If a member state fails to comply, the court is obliged to inform the Assembly of States Parties, the ICC's governing body, which convenes annually. 'Vladimir Putin is a war criminal': Ukraine On Friday, Ukraine called on Mongolia to act on the ICC's arrest warrant when Putin visits. "The Ukrainian side hopes that the government of Mongolia is aware of the fact that Vladimir Putin is a war criminal," Kyiv's foreign ministry stated. "We call on the Mongolian authorities to execute the binding international arrest warrant and transfer Putin to the International Criminal Court in The Hague," it added. (With inputs from agencies)

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Mongolia gives thumbs-down to ICC arrest warrant against Putin. Will it face prosecution?

Mongolia 'under obligation' to arrest Putin: ICC; Kremlin says 'no worries'