BRICS South Africa Committed to Summit Despite Putin Warrant: What to Expect
Despite international complexities, South Africa is committed to hosting the BRICS summit in August. South Africa said on Thursday it will host the BRICS bloc summit in August as planned, amid speculation that it may move to China so Russia's President Vladimir Putin can attend without the risk of arrest. The crucial question surrounding Vladimir Putin's attendance, in light of the International Criminal Court warrant, has been a major point of discussion.
South Africa's Stance on the BRICS Summit
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday that next month's BRICS summit, which Vladimir Putin has been invited to attend, will be held in-person despite an arrest warrant. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on July 9 said next month's BRICS summit, to which Vladimir Putin has been invited, will be held in-person despite an arrest warrant. President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday that next month’s BRICS summit, which Vladimir Putin has been invited to, will be held in-person despite an arrest. This confirms South Africa's intention to proceed as planned, regardless of the challenges.
Potential Diplomatic Immunity for Putin?
South Africa this week suggested it may grant Russian President Vladimir Putin diplomatic immunity to attend an August summit for the BRICS economic bloc despite an outstanding ICC warrant. While this remains a topic of speculation, the commitment to hosting the summit in person remains steadfast.
Key Takeaways:
- South Africa is determined to host the BRICS summit in August.
- Vladimir Putin has been invited to attend.
- Discussions surrounding Putin's attendance and potential legal implications are ongoing.
- JOHANNESBURGSouth Africa said on Thursday it will host the BRICS bloc summit in August as planned, amid speculation that it may move to China so Russia's President Vladimir Putin can attend.
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