“Our hands are tied”: Mongolia explains its decision not to detain Putin

“Our hands are tied”: Mongolia explains its decision not to detain Putin Irina Martsiyash

Mongolia explained why Putin was not arrested during his visit to the country/Photo Getty Images

Russian dictator Putin recently arrived in Mongolia on a visit. However, the country did not arrest the head of the Kremlin.

Mongolia cannot arrest Vladimir Putin, who is visiting the country, because it is dependent on the import of Russian energy products. Politico writes about this.

Why Mongolia Hasn't Arrested Putin

A representative of the Mongolian government noted that the country has found itself in a situation of energy dependence, and this complicates the possibility of arresting Putin under an ICC warrant.

Mongolia imports 95% of its oil products and more than 20% of its electricity from our immediate neighbors, which previously suffered from interruptions due to technical reasons. These supplies are crucial to our survival and the survival of our people, the representative said.

Mongolia has “always maintained a policy of neutrality in all its diplomatic relations, as confirmed by official statements,” he said.

The government representative also added that Putin's visit is in line with the historical precedent of heads of state jointly celebrating the anniversary of the Soviet and Mongolian troops' victory over Japan at the Battle of Khalkhin Gol in 1939. That is why the Russian dictator came to Mongolia.