Lula Open to Putin Attending 2023 Brazil G20 Despite ICC War Crimes Warrant

Lula says Putin would be invited and could attend 2023 G20 in Brazil without risk of arrest, though ICC has warrant out for alleged war crimes.
Lula plans to attend BRICS meeting in Russia before G20 in Rio. Says he would ensure Putin not arrested if comes to Brazil.
Russia denies war crimes allegations, says it hasn't forcibly deported Ukrainian children. Putin skipped recent G20 in India.
Brazil signed Rome Statute founding ICC, but Lula suggests Putin's arrest not in cards if he attends G20.
At recent G20, nations avoided condemning Russia for Ukraine war but said states shouldn't seize territory by force.

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