Mongolia’s recent decision not to arrest Putin may have raised a few eyebrows, but let’s get real here – did anyone seriously expect Mongolia to arrest him? I mean, come on, that’s just not a realistic expectation. It’s like asking the smallest kid in school to stand up to the bully. Mongolia is sandwiched between Russia and China, with no strong allies in sight. They import a massive portion of their petroleum products and electricity from their neighbors. Putin, the man with the power and influence of a major world player, pays them a visit, and the world expects Mongolia to take him down? Sounds like a high school scenario where the weakest kid is expected to pick a fight with the biggest bully.

Let’s face it, Mongolia is in a tough spot. They are basically a city-state at this point, defenseless against the might of neighboring giants like Russia and China. Sure, they are a signatory to the ICC, but if they had actually arrested Putin, would the West have effectively come to their aid in case of an attack by Russia or China? Unlikely. The world is willing to point fingers and express mock outrage but offering real assistance? Not so much. Mongolia has to play the game to save itself from potential retaliation. The consequences of defying Russia could be devastating, potentially leading to countless Mongolian lives lost due to cutoff supplies and potential invasions.

Let’s not forget the underlying power dynamics at play here. By getting away with defying an international arrest warrant, Putin has not only shown his influence but has also weakened the power of the ICC. If other countries see Mongolia backing down, they might follow suit, further diluting the impact of the arrest warrant. It’s a delicate dance between playing it smart to avoid retaliation and maintaining a semblance of international order.

Honestly, expecting Mongolia to arrest Putin was wishful thinking at best. The rules-based world order is already crumbling, and Mongolia cannot be expected to play the role of the world’s police. Given their precarious position between Russia and China, it is understandable why Mongolia chose to step back. The world may huff and puff, but let’s not forget the difficult realities that these nations face. Mongolia is not the world’s hero, and expecting them to take on a global powerhouse like Russia is simply unrealistic. Mongolia’s recent decision not to arrest Putin may have raised a few eyebrows, but let’s get real here – did anyone seriously expect Mongolia to arrest him? I mean, come on, that’s just not a realistic expectation. It’s like asking the smallest kid in school to stand up to the bully. Mongolia is sandwiched between Russia and China, with no strong allies in sight. They import a massive portion of their petroleum products and electricity from their neighbors. Putin, the man with the power and influence of a major world player, pays them a visit, and the world expects Mongolia to take him down? Sounds like a high school scenario where the weakest kid is expected to pick a fight with the biggest bully.

Let’s face it, Mongolia is in a tough spot. They are basically a city-state at this point, defenseless against the might of neighboring giants like Russia and China. Sure, they are a signatory to the ICC, but if they had actually arrested Putin, would the West have effectively come to their aid in case of an attack by Russia or China? Unlikely. The world is willing to point fingers and express mock outrage but offering real assistance? Not so much. Mongolia has to play the game to save itself from potential retaliation. The consequences of defying Russia could be devastating, potentially leading to countless Mongolian lives lost due to cutoff supplies and potential invasions.

Let’s not forget the underlying power dynamics at play here. By getting away with defying an international arrest warrant, Putin has not only shown his influence but has also weakened the power of the ICC. If other countries see Mongolia backing down, they might follow suit, further diluting the impact of the arrest warrant. It’s a delicate dance between playing it smart to avoid retaliation and maintaining a semblance of international order.

Honestly, expecting Mongolia to arrest Putin was wishful thinking at best. The rules-based world order is already crumbling, and Mongolia cannot be expected to play the role of the world’s police. Given their precarious position between Russia and China, it is understandable why Mongolia chose to step back. The world may huff and puff, but let’s not forget the difficult realities that these nations face. Mongolia is not the world’s hero, and expecting them to take on a global powerhouse like Russia is simply unrealistic.