Former President of Mongolia Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj appealed to the inhabitants of the aggressor country Russia and urged them not to fight against the Ukrainians.
Against the backdrop of partial mobilization announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the ex-politician suggested that the Buryats, Tuvans, and Kalmyks flee to his country to avoid forced conscription.
The response video appeared in the Telegram channels. Elbegdorj stood in the frame with a blue and yellow ribbon.
I know from the very beginning of this bloody war, the ethnic minorities living in Russia suffered the most. And the Buryats, Tuvans and Kalmyks suffered the most. They were used as cannon fodder. Hundreds went missing. Thousands were killed. We Mongolians will meet you with open arms and hearts. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj
He also turned to Putin, urging him not to fight with brothers and sisters from Ukraine, not to kill children and the elderly.
You will not kill Ukraine. You will not kill freedom. Ukraine has every right to exist. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj
The Mongolian politician called Ukraine the best country in the world, its inhabitants are brave, and President Volodymyr Zelensky is a true leader.
It should be noted that Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj is considered a great friend of Ukraine. At one time, he graduated from the Lviv Military-Political Institute with a degree in Military Journalism.
NaranjaGrande on September 25th, 2022 at 01:16 UTC »
I mean its cool he's invited these people, but since he's the ex-president, does he have any say in the immigration policy? Does Mongolian immigration recognize people wanting to escape the draft as refugees? Article was pretty light on substance as how this could work.
Seek_Adventure on September 25th, 2022 at 00:59 UTC »
To provide some context: indigenous people of republics of Buryatia, Tuva and Kalmykia are Asian and share close cultural ties with Mongolia, although technically they are still provinces of Russian Federation.
Unfortunately, the populations of all three republics have been sent as a cannon fodder to Ukraine in disproportionate numbers , especially Buryats.
a404notfound on September 25th, 2022 at 00:47 UTC »
Rebuilding an empire with volunteers i see what you are up to Mongolia