Russian President Putin Declines Invitation to G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that he will not attend the upcoming G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro in November. In a press conference, Putin stated that he is aware of the commotion surrounding Russia and the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrant for him.
Reasons for Withdrawal
Putin explained that he has a good and friendly relationship with Brazilian President Lula da Silva, but that attending the summit himself could disrupt the work of the forum. He further stated that Russia would find an appropriate representative to attend the meeting, noting that in previous years, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has represented him at the forum.
Prioritizing BRICS Summit
For Russia, the BRICS summit with Brazil, India, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates in Kazan next week is the foreign policy highlight of the year, rather than the G20 summit.
International Criminal Court Warrant
In 2023, the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Putin for alleged war crimes in Ukraine, including the abduction of Ukrainian children.
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FAQs
- What is the reason for Putin’s withdrawal from the G20 summit?
- Putin is aware of the commotion surrounding Russia and the ICC’s arrest warrant and wants to avoid disrupting the work of the forum.
- Who will represent Russia at the G20 summit?
- Russia will find an appropriate representative to attend the meeting, likely Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
- What is the significance of the BRICS summit for Russia?
- The BRICS summit with other member states is the foreign policy highlight of the year for Russia, taking precedence over the G20 summit.
- What is the reason for the ICC’s arrest warrant against Putin?
- The ICC issued an arrest warrant for alleged war crimes in Ukraine, including the abduction of Ukrainian children, in 2023.