Could Putin be arrested during his participation in the BRICS summit? Explained
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Source: CNN Brasil | Original Published At: 2026-09-10 16:52:04 UTC
Key Points
- Russian President Vladimir Putin is traveling to New Delhi for the BRICS summit scheduled for September 12 and 13.
- The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Putin in 2023, alleging responsibility for war crimes related to the deportation and transfer of Ukrainian children.
- The warrant obliges states party to the Rome Statute to arrest Putin if he enters their territory.
- India is not a signatory to the Rome Statute, so it has no legal obligation to arrest Putin, allowing him to attend the summit.
- Putin did not attend the previous BRICS summit in Brazil because of the ICC warrant.
- He is expected to arrive in New Delhi on Friday, September 11.