Ukraine Calls for Putin’s Arrest in Mongolia, Kremlin Remains Unfazed

Ukraine has urged Mongolia to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit on September 3rd, citing an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant. The ICC issued a warrant against Putin in March 2023, accusing him of war crimes related to the deportation of Ukrainian children. While Ukraine has called for Mongolia’s compliance, the Kremlin has dismissed the warrant as politically motivated and expressed no concern about potential arrest. Putin’s upcoming trip marks his first visit to an ICC member state since the warrant’s issuance.