Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to visit Mongolia next week, despite an ICC arrest warrant against him. As a Rome Statute signatory, Mongolia is technically obligated to arrest Putin, but this is unlikely due to their alliance. The visit commemorates a 1939 Soviet-Mongolian victory over Japan and aims to strengthen bilateral relations. This move follows recent joint military exercises and echoes a similar situation with South Africa last year.
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00:30Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to make a significant diplomatic move by visiting Mongolia
00:34next week, as announced by the Kremlin on Thursday. This visit is particularly noteworthy
00:40as it marks Putin's first trip to a country that is illegally bound to arrest him and
00:45transfer him to the International Criminal Court. The context for this potentially risky visit dates
00:51back to March of last year when the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Putin. The changes stem
00:58from accusations that Moscow unlawfully deported Ukrainian citizens and children during the ongoing
01:04invasion of Ukraine, which is now entering its third year. As a signatory of the Rome Statute,
01:10the treaty that governs ICC, Mongolia is technically obligated to comply with the
01:15court's demands, including the arrest of individuals with outstanding warrants.
01:21Despite this legal obligation, the likelihood of Mongolia detaining Putin is very low.
01:27The country has been a long ally of Russia and has maintained a neutral stance on the 2022
01:33invasion of Ukraine. This diplomatic balancing act suggests that Ulaanbaatar is unlikely to
01:38take such a drastic step against the Russian leader. The purpose of Putin's visit, according
01:44to the Kremlin, is to commemorate a historical event, the 1939 Soviet-Mongolian victory over
01:49Japan in the Battle of Khalkhin Gol. The shared military history highlights the long-standing
01:56ties between Russia and Mongolia. Furthermore, the Kremlin has also stated that the head of
02:01the state will also discuss the prospect of further developing the Russian-Mongolian
02:05comprehensive strategic partnership, indicating their visit's importance for bilateral ties.
02:12The situation is reminiscent of a similar scenario that unfolded last year involving
02:16South Africa, another Rome statue signatory. South Africa sought an exemption to allow Putin
02:22to attend the BRICS summit. However, in that instance, Putin ultimately chose to skip the
02:26event, avoiding potential legal complications. The timing of Putin's visit to Mongolia is also
02:32interesting, coming on the heels of joint military exercises between Russia and Mongolia.
02:38It also highlights Russia's confidence in its relationships with certain allies
02:43and the willingness to challenge the authority of international institutions like the ICC.
02:48This visit will likely be closely watched by the international community as it can set a
02:53precedent for how countries balance their treaty obligations with their diplomatic
02:58relationships in an increasingly multipolar world.