Ukraine Condemns Mongolia for Not Enforcing ICC Arrest Warrant on Putin
Zelenskiy and ICC Prosecutor Discuss Implementation of Arrest Warrants for Russian Officials
- President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met with ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan to discuss enforcing arrest warrants for Russian officials accused of war crimes.
- Ukraine's Foreign Ministry issued a démarche to Mongolia for failing to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit, as mandated by the ICC.
- The ICC has issued arrest warrants for several Russian officials, including President Putin, for the unlawful deportation of children from Ukraine.
- Ukraine expressed deep disappointment with Mongolia's failure to comply with the Rome Statute and warned it would impact bilateral relations.
- Zelenskiy emphasized the importance of international cooperation to ensure that ICC rulings are respected and that war criminals are held accountable.