Lula Offers Putin Safe Passage to Attend 2024 G20 in Rio, Despite ICC War Crimes Charges

Lula says Putin can attend 2024 G20 summit in Rio without arrest, despite ICC warrant for alleged war crimes.
Lula positions himself as peacemaker between Russia and Ukraine, inviting Putin to G20 though Brazil signed ICC charter.
Lula defends "neutrality" on war, equating Russia's invasion of Ukraine with US invasion of Iraq.
Lula has faced criticism from West and Ukraine for not clearly condemning Russia's aggression.
As G20 host, Lula says Russia's Putin would find "atmosphere of peace" in Rio and wouldn't be arrested if he attends.

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8/10/2023

Putin considers attending G20 summit in person, setting up tense meeting with Western leaders

Main Topic: Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to attend the G20 summit in New Delhi and the risks he faces. Key Points: 1. Putin is considering attending his first in-person meeting with Western leaders since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. 2. The G20 summit could be politically aggressive towards Putin, with potential confrontations and challenging questions from journalists. 3. Putin's attendance at the summit would be a high-stakes decision, as he seeks to relaunch himself on the world stage and repair relations with the West.

8/28/2023

Russia's Putin holds phone call with PM Modi, conveys his inability to attend G20 Summit in Delhi

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the G20 Summit in New Delhi and will be represented by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, according to a telephonic conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where they also discussed bilateral cooperation and regional and global issues.

9/11/2023

EU, UN Denounce Russia's Actions in Ukraine; Fighting Continues in the East

The European Union condemns the "illegitimate" elections held in Russian-annexed parts of Ukraine, while a UN official says that Russia's aggression in Ukraine is synonymous with torture and inhuman cruelty; meanwhile, the Kremlin spokesperson claims that no one will be able to compete with Putin if he runs for president in 2024, and the UN Human Rights Commissioner states that Russia's withdrawal from a grain deal is fueling global food insecurity. Ukrainian forces regain control of drilling platforms near the Crimean coast and Putin arrives in Vladivostok for the Eastern Economic Forum, while South Korean media reports that Kim Jong Un is en route to Russia, and Ukraine reports advances in Bakhmut and Donetsk city. Finally, Brazil's President Lula says it's up to the judiciary whether to arrest Putin if he visits the country.

9/11/2023

Lula's Comments on Putin Attending 2024 G20 Prompt Backlash and Clarification

Brazilian President Lula backtracked on his previous comments suggesting that Russian President Putin would not be arrested if he attended the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, stating that the decision would be made by the justice system rather than the government or congress.

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Posted 9/10/2023, 1:34:00 PM

Lula Offers Putin Safe Passage to Attend 2024 G20 in Rio, Despite ICC War Crimes Charges

Lula says Putin can attend 2024 G20 summit in Rio without arrest, despite ICC warrant for alleged war crimes.
Lula positions himself as peacemaker between Russia and Ukraine, inviting Putin to G20 though Brazil signed ICC charter.
Lula defends "neutrality" on war, equating Russia's invasion of Ukraine with US invasion of Iraq.
Lula has faced criticism from West and Ukraine for not clearly condemning Russia's aggression.
As G20 host, Lula says Russia's Putin would find "atmosphere of peace" in Rio and wouldn't be arrested if he attends.

theguardian.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/10/2023

Putin considers attending G20 summit in person, setting up tense meeting with Western leaders

8/28/2023

Russia's Putin holds phone call with PM Modi, conveys his inability to attend G20 Summit in Delhi

9/11/2023

EU, UN Denounce Russia's Actions in Ukraine; Fighting Continues in the East

9/11/2023

Lula's Comments on Putin Attending 2024 G20 Prompt Backlash and Clarification