Putin to skip BRICS summit over ICC arrest warrant

Source: Putin will not go to BRICS summit in Brazil due to ICC arrest warrant, Kremlin aide says (2025-06-26)

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the upcoming BRICS summit in Brazil due to an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant issued against him, according to a Kremlin aide. The decision underscores Russia's ongoing tensions with the ICC and its stance on international legal proceedings related to the Ukraine conflict. The aide stated that Putin's absence is a result of the arrest warrant, which Moscow dismisses as politically motivated. Despite his absence, Russia plans to participate in the summit through other representatives, emphasizing its continued engagement with the BRICS group.

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