South Africa grants Vladimir Putin, other Russian officials diplomatic immunity for BRICS summit

South Africa grants Vladimir Putin, other Russian officials diplomatic immunity for BRICS summit

South African government has granted diplomatic immunity to all international participants, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials, at BRICS-related events to be held in the country, local media reported. The immunities and privileges in terms of the United Nations Convention grant immunity from personal arrest or detention. A gazetted notice was issued … Read more

Russia says ICC warrant against Putin is meaningless

Russia says ICC warrant against Putin is meaningless

Russia said on Friday that an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague against Russian President Vladimir Putin was meaningless. “The decisions of the International Criminal Court have no meaning for our country, including from a legal point of view,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on her Telegram channel. … Read more