Russian President Vladimir Putin's one-day visit to Mongolia concluded amid criticism from Ukraine and several European nations for Mongolia's decision not to arrest him, despite the International Criminal Court's (ICC) warrant.
Ukraine, in particular, expressed strong disapproval, with Ukrainian officials stating, "We will work together with our allies to ensure Mongolia faces consequences for not arresting Putin." Shortly after Putin's arrival in Ulaanbaatar, Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Georgy Tikhiy, condemned Mongolia for failing to comply with the ICC's arrest warrant. "Failure to comply with the mandatory arrest warrant for Putin is a significant blow to the ICC and the international criminal justice system," the statement read.
In response to these criticisms, Mongolian President U.Khurelsukh addressed the matter in a joint statement following official talks with Putin at the State House. He emphasized Mongolia's approach to international relations, saying, "We respect the pluralism that arises from the history, culture, civilization, national interests, and development path of any country, and aim to build international relations based on multi-pillar principles."
President Khurelsukh reiterated Mongolia’s commitment to the role of the United Nations in global affairs, stressing that "any international difficulties and misunderstandings should be addressed through mutual understanding, mutual trust, respect, and dialogue, and resolved within the framework of international legal norms."
He concluded by expressing confidence in Russia’s potential to contribute to global peace, security, and sustainable development, stating, "We trust that our eternal neighbor, the Russian Federation, will demonstrate leadership in promoting world peace and will play a valuable role in fostering trust, mutual respect, and cooperation among nations."
Russian President Vladimir Putin's one-day visit to Mongolia concluded amid criticism from Ukraine and several European nations for Mongolia's decision not to arrest him, despite the International Criminal Court's (ICC) warrant.
Ukraine, in particular, expressed strong disapproval, with Ukrainian officials stating, "We will work together with our allies to ensure Mongolia faces consequences for not arresting Putin." Shortly after Putin's arrival in Ulaanbaatar, Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Georgy Tikhiy, condemned Mongolia for failing to comply with the ICC's arrest warrant. "Failure to comply with the mandatory arrest warrant for Putin is a significant blow to the ICC and the international criminal justice system," the statement read.
In response to these criticisms, Mongolian President U.Khurelsukh addressed the matter in a joint statement following official talks with Putin at the State House. He emphasized Mongolia's approach to international relations, saying, "We respect the pluralism that arises from the history, culture, civilization, national interests, and development path of any country, and aim to build international relations based on multi-pillar principles."
President Khurelsukh reiterated Mongolia’s commitment to the role of the United Nations in global affairs, stressing that "any international difficulties and misunderstandings should be addressed through mutual understanding, mutual trust, respect, and dialogue, and resolved within the framework of international legal norms."
He concluded by expressing confidence in Russia’s potential to contribute to global peace, security, and sustainable development, stating, "We trust that our eternal neighbor, the Russian Federation, will demonstrate leadership in promoting world peace and will play a valuable role in fostering trust, mutual respect, and cooperation among nations."