Vladimir Putin's state visit to Mongolia was met with a warm reception, despite the International Criminal Court (I.C.C.) having issued a warrant for his arrest. Mongolia, heavily reliant on Russia for energy, welcomed Putin with a red-carpet reception. The two leaders held talks in a traditional yurt, emphasizing the friendly relations between the two countries. This visit is seen as a sign of Russia's continued influence and the limitations of Western efforts to isolate Putin. Mongolia's reliance on Russian energy and its abstention from condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine have raised concerns and criticism from Ukraine and human rights groups. The I.C.C. issued a warrant for Putin's arrest over war crimes in Ukraine, but Mongolia, as a signatory to the Rome statute, has not acted on the warrant. Putin's visit included discussions on energy cooperation and was marked by a heavy security presence, detaining protesters who labeled Putin a war criminal.