Mongolia has violated the Rome Statute by failing to arrest Putin, the International Criminal Court contends. Mongolia failed to comply with an International Criminal Court mandate, according to an October 24 ICC statement citing a decision from the Pre-Trial Chamber.
In September Putin visits Mongolia despite ICC arrest warrant. As a signatory to the ICC, Mongolia was obligated to detain the Russian leader, who has been subject to an arrest warrant issued by the Court since the spring of 2023.
However, Mongolia refrained from taking action. Pre-Trial Chamber II has since determined that Mongolia’s inaction contravenes the Rome Statute, undermining the ICC’s ability to fulfill its mandate.
The matter has now been referred to the Assembly of States Parties, which will deliberate on the next steps.
