Russian President Putin will not attend the G20 summit in Brazil due to an ICC arrest warrant.

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced he will not attend the G20 summit in Brazil next month, citing concerns that his presence could disrupt discussions. The decision follows an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for alleged war crimes related to Ukraine, which Ukraine urges Brazil to enforce. Putin maintains friendly ties with Brazil but plans to send a representative instead, emphasizing that he views the ICC's warrant as easily circumvented.

October 18, 2024
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