The Kremlin confirmed that The Russian president will visit Mongolia early next week. The visit is connected with the celebration of the Soviet-Mongolian victory over Japan in the Battle of Khalkhin Gol in 1939.
Putin’s visit to Mongolia is the first since International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for him. Mongolia, as a signatory to the Rome Statute, should theoretically detain Putin. However, given its close ties with Russia, it is unlikely an arrest will occur.
Mongolia, despite its international obligations, is unlikely to detain Putin. The Kremlin does not recognize the ICC’s jurisdiction and has not commented on the possibility of an arrest. The situation is reminiscent of last year’s events in South Africa, where Putin was not detained.
Putin is to celebrate the 1939 victory over Japan and hold talks with Mongolian officials. The prospects for the development of Russian-Mongolian relations and international and regional issues will be discussed.
