Putin Visits Mongolia Amid ICC Arrest Warrant, Engages in Diplomatic and Military Maneuvers

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently visited Mongolia, marking his first trip to a member state of the International Criminal Court (ICC) since the ICC issued an arrest warrant for him in March 2023. The warrant accuses Putin of war crimes, specifically the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children from occupied territories to Russia. Despite this, Mongolia, which is an ICC member, did not arrest Putin during his visit. The Kremlin was reportedly unconcerned about the potential for arrest, given the ICC’s lack of enforcement power in such situations​ The Moscow Times Russian President Vladimir Putin made a significant visit to Mongolia…