The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, will not attend the BRICS summit in person next month due to an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). However, he will participate in the summit via video conference, confirmed by his Press Secretary. The summit, which will focus on issues like the bloc’s expansion and the use of national currencies in trade, will be held in South Africa. Russia will be represented by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
– Putin will not attend the BRICS summit in person.
– The ICC issued an arrest warrant for Putin and Russia’s Commissioner for Children’s Rights.
– The summit will focus on the bloc’s expansion and the use of national currencies in trade.
– Putin will participate in the summit via video conference.
– Russia will be represented by Foreign Minister Lavrov.
While Putin’s absence at the BRICS summit may raise questions about his standing in the international community, his participation via video link shows his commitment to addressing important issues and maintaining diplomatic relations with the BRICS nations. This decision also reflects the influence and significance of the BRICS forum as a platform for global cooperation and economic development.
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