Mongolia’s failure to arrest Vladimir Putin, who has an ICC warrant against him, has drawn criticism from Ukraine, Amnesty International, and other human rights organizations. Despite urging from the European Commission and Human Rights Watch, Mongolia did not detain Putin, raising questions about its obligations as an ICC member. Russia’s advances in Ukrainian territory and recent attacks on cities like Dnipro and Kharkiv have escalated tensions in the region, prompting calls for more support from Ukraine’s western allies. Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof announced financial aid and continued support for Ukraine, including supplying F-16 fighter jets. The situation in Ukraine is dire, with children returning to heavily damaged schools and an urgent need for international assistance. Ukrainian refugee children in Poland are also facing challenges as they start attending school in person after disruptions caused by the pandemic and war. Amidst the conflict, Ukraine’s Defence Minister met with his French counterpart to discuss military cooperation and defence industries ventures. In a separate incident, a senior Russian military commander was arrested on fraud charges, highlighting internal issues within the Russian military. The developments in the region continue to highlight the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis, calling for immediate international support and intervention.
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