EU urges compliance with ICC arrest warrants for Putin and his accomplices
Russian President Vladimir Putin (photo: Getty Images)
The European Union has urged all countries that ratified the Rome Statute to fulfill their obligations, specifically regarding the arrest of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin based on the warrant issued by the International Criminal Court, according to a statement from the EU.
The statement was made during a meeting of the Permanent Council of the OSCE in Vienna.
The document emphasizes that the EU remains deeply concerned about the fate of all Ukrainian children and other civilians unlawfully displaced by Russia. The statement reads that the European Union once again calls on Russia and Belarus to ensure the immediate and safe return of their citizens to Ukraine.
The EU demands that Russia immediately release all individuals unlawfully deprived of their liberty, including the three OSCE staff members who were arbitrarily detained.
The statement notes that they remind everyone of the six arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court, including one against President Putin for the war crime of illegally deporting and transferring Ukrainian children. It emphasizes that all states parties to the Rome Statute are obligated to execute the arrest warrants issued by the ICC.
Mongolia refuses to comply with the ICC's decision
Recently, Mongolia, despite ratifying the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), refused to comply with its arrest warrant for Putin regarding the illegal deportation of children from Ukraine. The Mongolian authorities explained their position by citing the country's dependence on Russian energy products. Notably, the statement did not mention Mongolia's support for Ukraine's territorial integrity.
During Putin's visit, Mongolian police also pursued pro-Ukrainian activists.
The US State Department stated that they understand Mongolia's position between two large neighbors. However, they urged Ulaanbaatar to emphasize its support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity in its communications with Russia.
For more on why Putin visited Mongolia and why the country is ignoring the ICC warrant, read the article by RBC-Ukraine.
