Putin Was Not Taken to a Mongolian Prison After Zelensky's Arrest Order
The Claim
More footage emerges showing Putin being taken to a Mongolian prison following Zelensky’s order for his arrest.
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Emerging story
Recently, a video has been circulating on social media, claiming to show Putin being taken to a Mongolian prison upon his arrival in the country on Monday, September 2, 2024.
An account on X shared the video with the caption: "More videos of Putin being taken to a Mongolian prison because Zelensky told them to arrest him."
Another account on X shared a different video of Putin with Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, claiming that Putin was arrested in Mongolia by the ICC and that the Ukrainian MFA demanded his arrest.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the viral claim and found it to be fake. The circulating video does not show Putin being arrested and taken to a Mongolian prison.
Putin Visits Mongolia Amid ICC Arrest Warrant Concerns
On Monday, September 2, 2024, Vladimir Putin made his first visit to Mongolia, a member state of the International Criminal Court (ICC), since the ICC issued a warrant for his arrest over alleged war crimes in Ukraine. Despite calls from Ukraine and international rights organizations for his arrest, the Kremlin is confident that Mongolia will not act on the warrant.
Putin was invited by Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh to attend the 85th anniversary of the Battles of Khalkhin Gol, and his arrival in Ulan Bator was met with a warm welcome, including Russian flags and a ceremonial reception at the airport.
Mongolia Faces ICC Compliance Pressure During Putin’s Visit
Mongolia, an International Criminal Court (ICC) member, faces scrutiny over its response to an ICC warrant for Vladimir Putin's arrest, issued in March 2023 for alleged war crimes involving Ukrainian children. Despite reminders from the European Union and Ukraine, Russian officials are confident Mongolia will not arrest Putin during his visit.
This situation is reminiscent of South Africa's 2015 case, where it did not arrest Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir despite an ICC warrant. The ICC found South Africa non-compliant but did not escalate the matter to the U.N. Security Council.
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