Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to Mongolia has sparked controversy due to his presence in a country that is a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC), despite an outstanding arrest warrant issued by the ICC in March 2023. Putin's arrival in Ulaanbaatar for a state visit was met with a warm reception from Mongolian officials and an honor guard.
The purpose of Putin's visit is to commemorate the 1939 victory over Japan at the Battle of Khalkhin by Soviet-Mongolian forces. This visit is significant as Mongolia's ICC membership theoretically places Putin at risk of arrest for alleged involvement in the abduction of Ukrainian children.
