An anti-war demonstration in Mongolia. Seems 10 people showed up, with 20 journalists, with anti-war slogans and a Ukrainian flag. Later (according to the author), Mongolian neo-Nazis turned up and got into a fight with the peace activists. All to the tune of "No Woman No Cry."
https://twitter.com/Battogtohoo/status/1498527306872205317
Mongolia has maintained a democratic system since its 1990 revolution. A remarkable feat, given that it's locked between two authoritarian neighbours on whom it economically depends. But the prospects for long-term survival of Mongolian democracy remain somewhat uncertain.
In foreign policy, Mongolia has moved away from its skilful balancing policy (where Russia and China were played against the West++, the collective 'third neighbour'). China and Russia now loom much larger in its foreign policy priorities.
Good on those good people - in Ulaanbaatar! - to go there and protest Russia's invasion of Ukraine. And the Mongolian neo-Nazis... Well, their defence of the Russian aggression makes sense - they and the Kremlin share important values.
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