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[b]Mongolia, a country sandwiched between Russia and China, has failed to comply with an international arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin during his official visit. The country’s government attributes the move to energy dependence, which effectively prevents Mongolia from complying with its obligations to the International Criminal Court (ICC).[/b]

Dependence on energy resources

Mongolia imports 95% of its petroleum products and more than 20% of its electricity from Russia and China, according to a statement from a Mongolian government spokesman provided to POLITICO on Tuesday. This critical interdependence means that any radical action against one of its neighbors can have serious consequences for a country’s economy and the well-being of its citizens. In such a situation, Putin’s arrest could provoke a serious crisis in Mongolia.

“Mongolia has always followed a policy of neutrality in its diplomatic relations,” the government spokesman said, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a balance in relations with Russia and China.
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