The European Union has sharply criticized the Tajik authorities for failing to detain Russian President Vladimir Putin, despite a valid warrant from the International Criminal Court. This statement comes amid the Russian leader's recent visit to Dushanbe, where he participated in official events, ignoring the host country's international obligations. According to Brussels officials, this approach undermines the principles of global justice and fosters impunity for alleged war crimes.

An official statement from EU Chief Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Anitta Hipper emphasized that Tajikistan, as a party to the Rome Statute – the founding document of the International Criminal Court – was obliged to comply with the arrest warrant.

Tajikistan has not responded to such accusations.