Putin to visit ICC member Mongolia despite arrest warrant
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit Mongolia on September 3, according to a statement from the Kremlin.
The visit comes despite Mongolia's status as a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC), which issued an arrest warrant for Putin in March 2023.
During the visit, Putin is set to meet with Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh to discuss bilateral relations as well as regional and international issues. The Kremlin noted that the leaders are expected to sign several documents to strengthen cooperation between the two nations.
In addition to his meeting with President Khurelsukh, Putin will also hold talks with Mongolian Parliament Speaker Dashzegve Amarbayasgalan and Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai.
When questioned about potential concerns related to Mongolia's membership in the ICC, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the Kremlin had "no worries" regarding the visit.
The ICC issued an arrest warrant for Putin and Russian Commissioner for Children's Rights Maria Lvova-Belova in connection with alleged crimes committed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Mongolia is one of the 124 countries that have ratified the Rome Statute, making it a member of the ICC. Despite this, Russia maintains that the ICC's jurisdiction is not recognized by Moscow. (ILKHA)
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