Without arrest through warrant. Switzerland allows Putin's participation in new peace summit
Swiss President Viola Amherd (photo: flickr.com)
Russian leader Vladimir Putin may attend further potential peace conferences and talks in Ukraine organized by Switzerland, despite the International Criminal Court's warrant, states Swiss President Viola Amherd.
Asked by journalists about Putin's possible presence in Switzerland, given the ICC's arrest warrant for him, for further talks and possibly a conference on peace in Ukraine, Amherd said it was possible.
"Yes, if the presence of a statesman is necessary for the conference, then an exception can be made. And in the case of negotiations on peace in Ukraine with Russia, it would be just such a case. But it has to be a government decision," she said.
Her words were also confirmed by Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis. He said that this could be organized.
"It is possible according to our laws. Of course, we have to do it together with the ICC, but as a host country, we can make an exception to this," he said.
Putin's arrest warrant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Russian leader Vladimir Putin in connection with his involvement in crimes committed during the war in Ukraine.
This decision was an important step in the process of international justice and accountability for war crimes. The arrest warrant was issued on the basis of allegations of gross violations of international law, including crimes against humanity and war crimes.
The warrant aims to bring Putin to justice and ensure justice for the victims of the conflict. Despite his diplomatic and political immunity, the issuance of an arrest warrant for Putin sends a powerful signal from the international community that impunity for such actions is unacceptable.
