Putin proposes hosting BRICS Summit after ICC warrant incident

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to host the upcoming BRICS summit, including countries like Brazil, India, China, and South Africa.

The proposition comes on the heels of Putin’s inability to attend this year’s summit in South Africa due to an arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court (ICC)..

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The offer was conveyed through a video message that Putin delivered to the assembly in Johannesburg.

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PUTIN OFFERS TO HOST NEXT BRICS SUMMIT

He warmly welcomed delegates from BRICS nations to gather in Kazan, Russia, in October 2024, but the exact date will be determined diplomatic channels.

Putin’s announcement included a commitment to organizing more than 200 political, economic, and social events as part of Russia’s upcoming BRICS presidency in the following year.

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This step as stated, highlights Russia’s commitment to nurturing teamwork and partnership among the alliance members.

WARRANT OF ARREST ISSUED FOR WAR CRIME ACCUSATIONS

The ongoing summit of significant developing economies will end this week. Putin’s nonattendance is due to an ICC warrant connected to Ukraine war crime accusations.

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If Putin had joined in person, he could have faced arrest because of South Africa’s ICC membership.

During his online speech at the summit, Putin restated the grounds for canceling a grain deal with Ukraine and openly criticised Western nations and Kyiv. This highlights the hidden political influences affecting global relationships.

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HEADS OF STATE THAT MADE THE BRICS SUMMIT

Notably, the summit has seen the physical presence of key leaders, including China’s President Xi Jinping, former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Their participation underscores the significance of the summit in fostering multilateral dialogue and cooperation among BRICS nations.

As Putin’s invitation sets the stage for the next BRICS summit, all eyes will be on the diplomatic negotiations leading up to the event in Kazan in 2024.

The incident involving the ICC warrant has provided a unique backdrop to discussions around global cooperation and geopolitics.