The previous article discussed the possibility of arrest of Russian President Vladimir Putin if he goes to the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Initially, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva assured that Putin would not would not be arrested, but he walked back his remarks by affirming that this decision was up to the Brazilian justice system.
Indeed, Vladimir Putin is the subject of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for charges of war crimes, in particular for the deportation of Ukrainian children. However, since Brazil is not a party to the ICC statute, the question of Putin’s arrest at the G20 summit arises.
The article also points out that the Russian president did not attend the recent G20 summit in India, having been represented by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The joint declaration adopted at this summit condemns the use of force for the purpose of territorial conquest, but does not directly condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Lula’s contradictory statements regarding Putin’s arrest raise questions about Brazil’s position vis-à-vis the ICC. Lula questions Brazil’s membership in this court and wonders why some emerging countries, such as the United States, Russia, India and China, are not members.
In conclusion, the possibility of arresting Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro in 2024 remains uncertain and will depend on the decision of the Brazilian courts. Lula’s statements raised questions about Brazil’s membership in the ICC and the differences in treatment between member and non-member countries of this court.