Putin Invited to G20 Summit in Brazil, Potential Consequences Await
Date: 2023-12-04 Author: Dima Zakharov Categories: WORLD
Putin's Invitation to the G20 Summit
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has received an invitation to attend the G20 summit in Brazil, set to take place in Rio de Janeiro in the fall of 2024. The announcement was made by Brazilian President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva during a press conference at the Federal Chancellery in Germany, as reported by Terra. However, Lula da Silva emphasized that Putin will have to "assess the consequences" of his visit to Brazil, given that the country has ratified the Rome Statute.
Anticipating Consequences
"If Putin decides to come to the G20 meeting in Brazil, he knows what could happen," Lula da Silva stated during the press conference in Berlin. This statement underscores the potential legal ramifications that Putin may face due to his visit to a country that has ratified the Rome Statute.
Background: Putin's Legal Troubles
In the spring, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin, accusing him of the unlawful deportation of children from Ukraine. As a result of the Rome Statute, 123 countries that have ratified it are obligated to arrest Putin and transfer him to The Hague for trial. This legal predicament further complicates Putin's international travels.
G20 Summit Participants
It is worth noting that next year's G20 summit will not include the participation of U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, as reported by Bloomberg. Nevertheless, the Kremlin has stated that Putin intends to attend the summit and make his presence felt on the international stage.
Brazil's Stance on Putin's Arrest
In September, President Lula da Silva expressed the view that Russia's dictator would not be arrested in Brazil if he were to become the country's president. "I believe Putin can easily travel to Brazil," he declared, suggesting that the political landscape might influence the potential consequences of Putin's visit.
