Putin may visit Brazil in autumn: What is known
File photo: Dictator Vladimir Putin (Getty Images)
The government of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is attempting to organize a visit by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit, which is scheduled to take place in Rio de Janeiro in the fall, reports Folha de S.Paulo.
Previously, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Putin, and Brazil ratified the Rome Statute, so the dictator's visit to Rio de Janeiro could end in his arrest.
That's why the Brazilian government has sent its opinion to the UN International Law Commission regarding Putin's visit to the country. The source states that this body is currently working on developing provisions regarding immunity for heads of state.
The idea is that leaders of countries should not be subject to judicial prosecution or lawsuits during their international visits.
"The Brazilian government does not directly quote Putin in the text, but refers to a scenario that corresponds to the current situation of the Russian leader," the material says.
What preceded this
In March of last year, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Putin and ombudswoman Maria Lvov-Belova for the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children. Thus, all countries that have ratified the Rome Statute are obligated to arrest the Russian dictator if he visits their states.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva previously stated that Brazil's judicial system would decide whether to arrest the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin if he attends the G20 summit, which will take place in this country next year.
In September, the Minister of Justice and Public Security, Flavio Dino, said that Brazil is considering the possibility of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court.
Later, the President of Brazil stated that Putin would be invited to the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, but the country could arrest him due to the International Criminal Court's warrant.
