Moscow hopes that Russian President Vladimir Putin will be able to properly attend the BRICS summit in the Republic of South Africa (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), despite an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.
“We expect partner countries not to be guided by such illegal decisions,” the Kremlin spokesperson said during a briefing.
Preliminary hearing room of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, where Russia does not recognize its jurisdiction, 17 March gaveArrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Federation Children’s Ombudsman Maria Lvova-Belova, accused of deporting children from Ukraine.
Previously at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Africa declarationIn accordance with the provisions of the law, the BRICS Ministerial Meeting and the BRICS Summit participants were granted exemptions and privileges during the meetings.
The BRICS Ministerial Meeting will be held in Cape Town on 1-2 June 2023, and the 15th BRICS Summit will be held in Johannesburg on 22-24 August 2023.
30 May at the South African Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarifiedThe diplomatic immunity that Cape Town will provide to attendees at the BRICS foreign ministers meeting and the association’s summit does not negate the effect of the authority that the International Court of Justice may grant in relation to any guest of the event.