Final decision regarding the visit Vladimir Putin w MexicoThe director of the Latin America department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Alexander Shchetinin, said in an interview for Russian media. – President Putin decided not to fly to the event – he conveyed.
– We received such an invitation, we are grateful to the Mexican side – he assured. However, the new president can only count on the presence of “representative to the West“. The Russian politician stressed that Moscow “acts in accordance with protocol practice”.
Russia. Vladimir Putin invited to Mexico. New president explains decision
As soon as the information about the invitation appeared Vladimir Putin for the swearing-in Claudii Sheinbaumthe Ukrainian side decided to remind them of the obligations of the states parties to the International Criminal Court (ICC) towards the politician.
“We also hope that the Mexican government is aware of the fact that Vladimir Putin is a war criminal who is responsible for Arrest warrant in connection with the suspicion of kidnapping and forcibly deporting Ukrainian children to Russia” – the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed in a statement.
The Mexicans assured, however, that no arrest would be made. – We can't do that. It's not ours to do. – President Lopez Obrador stated during a press conference. The president-elect, after publicizing the matter, stated that the invitation had been sent to all countries with which Mexico maintains diplomatic relations.
Russia. More trouble for Putin. European Union calls for his arrest
The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin.. European Union called on the States that have ratified the Rome Statute to fulfil their obligations. The Community expressed concern about the fate of Ukrainian children and other civilians who have been illegally displaced by Russia.
“The European Union once again calls on Russia and Belarus to immediately ensure their safe return to Ukraine” – it was emphasized in the statement.
The EU further demands the immediate release of all persons illegally deprived of their liberty by the Russian Federation, including “three OSCE employees arbitrarily detained“.
Source: rtvi.com, Ukrainform