Mongolia Welcomes Putin Despite ICC Arrest Warrant

Putin visited Mongolia, an ICC member, despite ICC warrant for his arrest. Mongolia welcomed Putin with military honors in Sukhbaatar Square, despite Ukraine's condemnation.

Mongolia maintains close ties with Russia and China, and did not arrest Putin, citing obligations under the Rome Statute. Political analyst Bayarlkhagva Munkhnaran said Mongolia views the ICC warrant as a passing issue compared to maintaining relations with Russia.

Economist Altanbayar Altankhuyag said it would have been 'immoral and improper' to arrest Putin. Protesters from the NoWar movement, including Tsatsral Bat-Ochir, were detained by police colonel N.

Batbayar for trying to demonstrate against Putin's visit.