Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Putin to Skip BRICS Summit over ICC Arrest Warrant
The leader of Russia, Vladimir Putin, will not be going to a big meeting in Brazil called the BRICS summit.
This is because of an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
The ICC says Putin did something wrong in Ukraine, like taking Ukrainian children away.
Brazil, where the meeting is happening, couldn't promise Putin would be safe from being arrested.
So, he's staying home.
Vladimir Putin will not attend the upcoming BRICS summit in Brazil.
The decision is due to an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
The ICC accuses Putin of alleged war crimes related to the deportation of Ukrainian children.
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov confirmed the news on Wednesday.
The Brazilian government could not provide a clear position to allow Putin's attendance.
- Who
- Vladimir Putin, Yuri Ushakov
- What
- Vladimir Putin will not attend the BRICS summit.
- When
- The BRICS summit is upcoming.
- Where
- Brazil
- Why
- Due to an ICC arrest warrant and Brazil's inability to ensure his safety.
International Criminal Court
Russia
Legality of Warrant
International Criminal Court
Issued an arrest warrant for Putin, accusing him of war crimes.
Russia
Russia views the warrant as illegitimate and politically motivated.
- Event
- BRICS Summit
- Leader
- Vladimir Putin
- Reason for Absence
- ICC Arrest Warrant
- Accusation
- Alleged war crimes in Ukraine
- Issuing Body
- International Criminal Court (ICC)
- Location
- Brazil
Sources
Putin Will Not Go To BRICS Summit In Brazil Over World Court Arrest Warrant
BREAKING: Putin Will Not Attend BRICS Summit in Brazil Due to ICC Arrest Warrant
Xi, Putin to skip BRICS Summit in Brazil
President Putin to skip BRICS Summit in Brazil: Kremlin aide