Mongolia

September 3, 2024 6:02 PM

Putin gets lavish welcome in Mongolia despite ICC warrant

Russian President Vladimir Putin received a red carpet welcome on Tuesday on a state visit to Mongolia, whose failure to arrest him under a warrant from the International Criminal Court was criticised by Ukraine as a blow against justice. As he stepped out of his limousine in the capital Ulaanbaatar, Putin was greeted by his Mongolian counterpart Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh in front of a row of ceremonial guardsmen on horseback wearing helmets with pointed tops. The Kremlin leader stooped to kiss a ...

September 3, 2024 10:29 AM

Russian President visits Mongolia, first visit to ICC member state since arrest warrant

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Mongolia on Monday, marking his first visit to an International Criminal Court (ICC) member state since being indicted for war crimes last year. This trip has drawn international attention due to Mongolia's ICC membership. An open letter from the Antiwar Human Rights Coalition urged the Mongolian government to arrest Putin, citing its obligations under international law. Putin was welcomed with traditional Mongolian honors at Ulaanbaatar airport, inc...

September 16, 2024 6:08 PM

India-Mongolia joint military exercise ‘Nomadic Elephant’ to begin in Meghalaya on Wednesday

The 16th edition of the India-Mongolia joint military exercise "Nomadic Elephant" is set to commence on July 3 in Umroi, Meghalaya, according to the Indian Army on Tuesday. The two-week training event, concluding on July 16, aims to enhance interoperability between the two nations' armies in semi-conventional operations within semi-urban and mountainous terrains under UN mandate. The Additional Directorate General of Public Information, IHQ of MoD (Army), shared details of the exercise on socia...