South African leader says that arresting Putin if he comes to Johannesburg next month would be 'war'
1 year, 5 months ago

South African leader says that arresting Putin if he comes to Johannesburg next month would be 'war'

The Independent  

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Putin extends 'full support' to Africa, promises to help countries ward off terrorism
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Putin extends 'full support' to Africa, promises to help countries ward off terrorism

Firstpost  

Putin said Russia could help countries with “sustainable development, the struggle against terrorism and extremism, combating epidemics, food problems and the consequences of natural disasters” Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia October 22, 2024. File Photo- Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday promised Moscow’s …

Putin hosts Global South leaders at BRICS summit meant to counterbalance Western clout
2 months ago

Putin hosts Global South leaders at BRICS summit meant to counterbalance Western clout

The Independent  

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Putin's BRICS Summit: A Show of defiance against the West
2 months ago

Putin's BRICS Summit: A Show of defiance against the West

Associated Press  

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosts a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies in Kazan, Russia. The summit aims to counterbalance Western clout and demonstrate Russia's defiance of the liberal order. The BRICS summit brings together 36 countries and more than 20 of them are represented by heads of state. Proposed projects include the creation of a new payment …

Putin hosts Global South leaders at BRICS summit meant to counterbalance Western clout
2 months ago

Putin hosts Global South leaders at BRICS summit meant to counterbalance Western clout

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin, front, walks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, on Tuesday. Kremlin foreign affairs advisor Yuri Ushakov touted the summit as “the largest foreign policy event ever held” by Russia, with 36 countries attending and more than 20 of them represented by heads of state. Welcoming Xi, …

Will Vladimir Putin be arrested in Mongolia?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Will Vladimir Putin be arrested in Mongolia?

The Independent  

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Brazil’s Lula backtracks on Putin arrest safety at Rio G20
1 year, 3 months ago

Brazil’s Lula backtracks on Putin arrest safety at Rio G20

Al Jazeera  

Brazilian president faces criticism after saying ‘no way’ Vladimir Putin would be arrested in Brazil under ICC warrant. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva also questioned Brazil’s membership in the United Nations war crimes court, saying on Monday that “emerging countries often sign things that are detrimental to them”. I just want to know why Brazil is a signatory.” Putin …

'Vladimir Putin will not attend G20 summit in Delhi in September', says Kremlin
1 year, 4 months ago

'Vladimir Putin will not attend G20 summit in Delhi in September', says Kremlin

India TV News  

In a major development, the Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not visit India for the much-awaited G20 Leaders Summit in New Delhi. The announcement from Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov came on Friday-- a day after President Putin attended the crucial BRICS Summit virtually and sent his Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to South Africa's national capital Johannesburg, …

Putin will not attend G20 summit in India next month
1 year, 4 months ago

Putin will not attend G20 summit in India next month

Al Jazeera  

The Russian president faces arrest if he travels abroad on a warrant accusing him of war crimes in Ukraine, issued by the International Criminal Court. Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the G20 summit in India next month, the Kremlin has announced. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Friday that travel is currently not on Putin’s agenda because he …

Why did Russian President Putin decide to skip G20 Summit in India? Explained
1 year, 4 months ago

Why did Russian President Putin decide to skip G20 Summit in India? Explained

India TV News  

The Kremlin, on Friday, cleared the air by confirming that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be visiting its "all-weather" ally, India, for the much-awaited G20 Leaders Summit in New Delhi. "Putin is not planning a trip to the G20 summit in India, which will be held in September," Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. Putin's decision will cast …

BRICS Summit 2023: Russia seeks to end Ukraine war 'unleashed by the West', says Vladimir Putin
1 year, 4 months ago

BRICS Summit 2023: Russia seeks to end Ukraine war 'unleashed by the West', says Vladimir Putin

India TV News  

BRICS Summit 2023 : While addressing the opening plenary session of the 15th BRICS Summit in South Africa's Johannesburg, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday defended his actions in Ukraine and claimed that it only seeks to stop the ongoing war that was "unleashed" by Western countries. I want to note that the aspiration to preserve their hegemony in the …

At BRICS Summit, Putin denounces sanctions on Russia, warns 'Black Sea grain deal will be suspended untill...'
1 year, 4 months ago

At BRICS Summit, Putin denounces sanctions on Russia, warns 'Black Sea grain deal will be suspended untill...'

India TV News  

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who did not travel to South Africa to join the BRICS Summit in person, came down heavily on the West for penalising Moscow for its "special military operations" in Ukraine and dubbed the action as "illegitimate". In a 17-minute pre-recorded message, the Russian President addressed the BRICS Business Forum meeting on Tuesday, where he threatened to …

Putin denounces sanctions on Russia during his speech for a South Africa economic summit
1 year, 4 months ago

Putin denounces sanctions on Russia during his speech for a South Africa economic summit

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — Russian President Vladimir Putin took multiple shots at the West on the opening day of an economic summit in South Africa, using a prerecorded speech that was aired on giant screens Tuesday to rail at what he called “illegitimate sanctions” on his country and threaten to cut off Ukraine’s grain exports permanently. His 17-minute speech recorded in advance …

Putin was meant to be at a summit in South Africa this week. Why was he asked to stay away?
1 year, 4 months ago

Putin was meant to be at a summit in South Africa this week. Why was he asked to stay away?

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — Vladimir Putin will be the odd one out when leaders from the BRICS economic bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa meet in Johannesburg this week. An International Criminal Court arrest warrant issued for the Russian president put summit host South Africa in a sticky situation and ultimately resulted in Putin staying at home. South Africa, …

Russia, China look to advance agendas at BRICS summit of developing countries in South Africa
1 year, 4 months ago

Russia, China look to advance agendas at BRICS summit of developing countries in South Africa

The Independent  

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South Africa won’t be bullied to side with global powers, says Ramaphosa
1 year, 4 months ago

South Africa won’t be bullied to side with global powers, says Ramaphosa

Al Jazeera  

Ramaphosa was speaking in a televised address before the BRICS summit which begins Tuesday in Johannesburg. South Africa will not be forced to side with any global powers, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday as he readied to host a summit of major emerging economies. The meeting in Johannesburg this week of BRICS nations — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and …

China confirms Xi will attend economic summit in South Africa followed by state visit
1 year, 4 months ago

China confirms Xi will attend economic summit in South Africa followed by state visit

The Independent  

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China confirms Xi will attend BRICS summit in South Africa followed by state visit
1 year, 4 months ago

China confirms Xi will attend BRICS summit in South Africa followed by state visit

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend next week’s summit of the BRICS nations in Johannesburg, to be followed by a state visit to South Africa, the Foreign Ministry said Friday. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying also said in a statement that during his Aug. 21-24 visit to South Africa, Xi will co-chair the China-Africa Leaders’ Dialogue with his …

African leaders leave Russia summit without grain deal or a path to end the war in Ukraine
1 year, 4 months ago

African leaders leave Russia summit without grain deal or a path to end the war in Ukraine

The Independent  

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Russian President Vladimir Putin reveals reason for not attending BRICS summit
1 year, 4 months ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin reveals reason for not attending BRICS summit

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin while attending a press conference on Saturday downplayed concerns regarding not attending the BRICS summit in Johannesburg. Russia had previously clarified that Putin would not be attending the BRICS summit in person, while Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov would represent the country. “By mutual agreement, President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation will not attend the summit …

Putin says African proposal could be basis for peace in Ukraine
1 year, 4 months ago

Putin says African proposal could be basis for peace in Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

The proposal floats a series of possible steps to defuse the conflict, including a Russian troop pullback from Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that an initiative presented by African leaders could be a basis for peace in Moscow’s war on Ukraine but claimed that attacks from Kyiv made a cessation of hostilities “virtually impossible”. The proposal, according to …

Putin downplays skipping BRICS Summit in S Africa amid ICC warrant controversy: 'My presence is more...'
1 year, 4 months ago

Putin downplays skipping BRICS Summit in S Africa amid ICC warrant controversy: 'My presence is more...'

India TV News  

Nearly two weeks after the Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin would not attend the upcoming BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, he was seen downplaying his absence when several reporters asked him the reason behind his decision. Putin to attend BRICS Summit virtually Meanwhile, during the presser, Putin said he is in contact with his colleagues-- referring to the leaders …

Putin on a charm offensive as Russia-Africa Summit kicks off
1 year, 4 months ago

Putin on a charm offensive as Russia-Africa Summit kicks off

Al Jazeera  

Leaders from across Africa attending high-level talks in St Petersburg, with food security and Ukraine war high on the agenda. Alongside the war in Ukraine, food security will be high on the agenda of the second Russia-Africa Summit in St Petersburg, especially after Russia’s decision last week to withdraw from an international grain deal left many in Africa unnerved. “Moscow …

African leaders arrive in Russia for summit as Kremlin seeks allies amid fighting in Ukraine
1 year, 4 months ago

African leaders arrive in Russia for summit as Kremlin seeks allies amid fighting in Ukraine

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Some African leaders arrived in Russia for a summit with President Vladimir Putin as he seeks allies amid the fighting in Ukraine, while the Kremlin accused Western powers of “outrageous” efforts to pressure other African heads of state not to attend. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov deplored “unconcealed brazen interference by the U.S., France and other states …

Putin opted out not to 'jeopardise' BRICS summit: South Africa
1 year, 5 months ago

Putin opted out not to 'jeopardise' BRICS summit: South Africa

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin decided against attending an upcoming BRICS summit in Johannesburg in person because he did not want to "jeopardise" the talks, a top South African diplomat said Thursday. Mr. Putin's potential visit had posed a diplomatic and legal dilemma for South Africa ahead of the August 22-24 meeting. South Africa's ambassador-at-large for Asia and the BRICS, Anil …

Russia’s Vladimir Putin to skip BRICS summit in South Africa due to…
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia’s Vladimir Putin to skip BRICS summit in South Africa due to…

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend next Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the BRICS summit in South Africa next month. Putin will be the only BRICS leader to attend the summit virtually while all other leaders will join the event in person in South Africa. “By mutual agreement, President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation will not …

Russian President Putin won’t travel to South Africa for BRICS summit
1 year, 5 months ago

Russian President Putin won’t travel to South Africa for BRICS summit

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not travel to South Africa to attend the upcoming BRICS summit, his spokesperson has announced. Instead, Mr. Putin will participate in the summit through video conference, Russian President’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declared in a statement on Wednesday. “Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will attend the summit in person,” said Mr. Peskov, assuring that the Russian …

Vladimir Putin to skip Brics summit in South Africa where he faced risk of arrest
1 year, 5 months ago

Vladimir Putin to skip Brics summit in South Africa where he faced risk of arrest

The Independent  

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South Africa says Putin will skip a Johannesburg summit next month because of his ICC arrest warrant
1 year, 5 months ago

South Africa says Putin will skip a Johannesburg summit next month because of his ICC arrest warrant

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Vladimir Putin has agreed not to attend an economic summit in Johannesburg next month that will include China’s premier and other world leaders because of an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court for the Russian president, South African authorities said Wednesday. Russia and summit host South Africa reached a “mutual agreement” that Putin would …

Putin to miss BRICS summit by mutual agreement, South Africa says
1 year, 5 months ago

Putin to miss BRICS summit by mutual agreement, South Africa says

Al Jazeera  

Putin’s absence at the summit has been announced by the South African presidency, ending months of speculation. Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the summit of the BRICS group of nations in South Africa in August “by mutual agreement”, South Africa’s presidency has said. “By mutual agreement, President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation will not attend the summit, …

Putin won't attend a South Africa summit next month, avoiding possible arrest
1 year, 5 months ago

Putin won't attend a South Africa summit next month, avoiding possible arrest

NPR  

Putin won't attend a South Africa summit next month, avoiding possible arrest Enlarge this image toggle caption Sergei Chirikov/AP Sergei Chirikov/AP JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be attending an economic summit in Johannesburg next month, South Africa's government said Wednesday. "By mutual agreement, President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation will not attend the Summit …

South African leader says that arresting Putin if he comes to Johannesburg next month would be ‘war’
1 year, 5 months ago

South African leader says that arresting Putin if he comes to Johannesburg next month would be ‘war’

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s president said Tuesday that arresting Russian President Vladimir Putin — should he show up at an economic summit next month in Johannesburg — would amount to a “declaration of war” by his country. South Africa’s biggest political opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, has tried to compel President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government to pledge to arrest Putin in …

South Africa says arresting Putin would be ‘declaration of war’
1 year, 5 months ago

South Africa says arresting Putin would be ‘declaration of war’

Al Jazeera  

Putin’s arrest would undermine South African-led mission to end war in Ukraine, President Ramaphosa says. South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa said that any attempt to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin when he visits the country next month would be a declaration of war with Russia. Ramaphosa said in court papers that were released on Tuesday that “Russia has made it …

Putin wants to attend an August summit. Host country South Africa doesn't want to have to arrest him
1 year, 5 months ago

Putin wants to attend an August summit. Host country South Africa doesn't want to have to arrest him

The Independent  

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Putin wants to attend an August summit. Host country South Africa doesn’t want to have to arrest him
1 year, 5 months ago

Putin wants to attend an August summit. Host country South Africa doesn’t want to have to arrest him

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to attend an economic summit in South Africa next month and the country is desperately trying to persuade him to stay away to avoid the legal and diplomatic fallout over his international arrest warrant, South Africa’s deputy president said in an interview with a news website on Friday. But Russia …

African leaders visit Russia to discuss their peace plan with Putin, after Ukraine trip
1 year, 6 months ago

African leaders visit Russia to discuss their peace plan with Putin, after Ukraine trip

The Independent  

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China offers South Africa help to bolster security for BRICS summit after arrest warrant issued against Putin
1 year, 6 months ago

China offers South Africa help to bolster security for BRICS summit after arrest warrant issued against Putin

The Hindu  

China on June 9 said it is ready to work with South Africa to bolster the security for the BRICS summit in August in light of the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court against Russian President Vladimir Putin. As a signatory to the ICC, South Africa will be obliged to execute the warrant if Mr. Putin visits the …

A ‘Russian love affair’: Why South Africa stays ‘neutral’ on war
1 year, 6 months ago

A ‘Russian love affair’: Why South Africa stays ‘neutral’ on war

Al Jazeera  

South Africa’s public stance of neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war has been at variance with its decades-long relationship with Moscow. Cape Town, South Africa – In April, a delegation of senior officials of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress undertook what the party said was an invitation from “a long-standing ally”, Russia’s ruling party. It is not romanticism … there …

Russian minister attends meeting of developing economies as bloc discusses adding Saudi Arabia, Iran
1 year, 6 months ago

Russian minister attends meeting of developing economies as bloc discusses adding Saudi Arabia, Iran

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met Thursday with China’s deputy foreign minister and other top diplomats from the BRICS bloc of developing economies for discussions that included the group’s possible expansion to include the major oil-producing nations of Saudi Arabia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates. Thursday’s meeting in Cape Town of the foreign ministers …

South Africa mulls legal options on ICC warrant against Russia’s Putin
1 year, 6 months ago

South Africa mulls legal options on ICC warrant against Russia’s Putin

The Hindu  

A meeting of Foreign Ministers from the BRICS countries in South Africa on June 1 was overshadowed by questions about whether Russian President Vladimir Putin would be arrested if he attended a summit of the five-nation bloc in August. South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor said it was mulling legal options if Mr. Putin, the subject of a war crimes …

Over Putin arrest row, South Africa may switch BRICS Summit's venue: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

Over Putin arrest row, South Africa may switch BRICS Summit's venue: Report

Hindustan Times  

South Africa is considering switching the venue of an upcoming summit of BRICS leaders to another country, according to people familiar with the matter, a move that would resolve its dilemma over whether to execute an international arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin. “That is what we know as of today.” South Africa has invited Putin, along with the …

Putin arrest warrant an issue for summit of developing nations
1 year, 6 months ago

Putin arrest warrant an issue for summit of developing nations

LA Times  

Russian Foreign Minster Sergey Lavrov attends a meeting with his counterparts from the BRICS economic bloc of developing nations in Cape Town, South Africa, on Thursday. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in South Africa with counterparts from the BRICS economic bloc of developing nations for discussions Thursday that were preceded by officials questioning the West’s intentions in the war …

Possible Putin trip in spotlight as Russia, China foreign ministers set for meeting in South Africa
1 year, 6 months ago

Possible Putin trip in spotlight as Russia, China foreign ministers set for meeting in South Africa

The Independent  

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South Africa grants Vladimir Putin, other Russian officials diplomatic immunity for BRICS summit
1 year, 6 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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. In Focus Podcast | Vladimir Putin, the ICC warrant and the Ukraine war A warrant for Mr. Putin's arrest was issued by the International Criminal Court in The …

South Africa grants diplomatic immunity to Russia President Vladamir Putin, other officials for BRICS-related event, snubs International Criminal Court diktat
1 year, 6 months ago

South Africa grants diplomatic immunity to Russia President Vladamir Putin, other officials for BRICS-related event, snubs International Criminal Court diktat

Op India  

South African government has granted diplomatic immunity to all international participants, including Russia President Vladamir Putin and other Russian officials, at BRICS-related events to be held in the country, local media reported. A gazetted notice was issued by the International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor for the Diplomatic Immunity and Privileges Act to be granted to all international officials …

Opposition sues South Africa government to force Putin arrest
1 year, 6 months ago

Opposition sues South Africa government to force Putin arrest

Al Jazeera  

The ICC warrant to arrest Putin has launched a debate in South Africa which now faces a diplomatic dilemma ahead of the BRICS summit. South Africa’s leading opposition party said on Tuesday it had taken legal action to force the government to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he were to attend a planned summit in the country. In March, …

South Africa to dodge calls for Putin’s arrest by moving summit
1 year, 6 months ago

South Africa to dodge calls for Putin’s arrest by moving summit

The Telegraph  

South Africa’s refusal to condemn Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and its hosting of war games with China and Russia have long frustrated the West. Tensions increased sharply earlier this month when the US ambassador accused South Africa of shipping arms to Russia last year. Leaders of the Brics bloc of nations are due to meet in South Africa in August …

South African president appoints judge to oversee weapons-for-Russia inquiry
1 year, 6 months ago

South African president appoints judge to oversee weapons-for-Russia inquiry

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a judge to oversee an inquiry into allegations that the country supplied arms to Russia on a ship that docked secretly at a naval base in December. The allegations were made this month by the United States’ ambassador to South Africa, who said he was sure that weapons …

South Africa ANC General Secretary exposes BBC's and Britain's hypocrisy: Watch
1 year, 6 months ago

South Africa ANC General Secretary exposes BBC's and Britain's hypocrisy: Watch

Op India  

On Wednesday, the UK-based British Broadcasting Corporation’s journalist, Stephen Sackur was roasted by a top official in South Africa’s ruling party, Fikile Mbalula over the issue of war crimes committed by Britain and other Western nations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The saga began as African National Congress Secretary General Fikile Mbalula in an exclusive interview with the BBC stated that …

South Africa under more scrutiny over Russian ship as ruling ANC says it would ‘welcome’ Putin
1 year, 7 months ago

South Africa under more scrutiny over Russian ship as ruling ANC says it would ‘welcome’ Putin

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The South African government was under more pressure Wednesday for declining to release cargo documents relating to the visit by a Russian ship that the United States alleges collected a consignment of weapons for Moscow. Separately, a top official in South Africa’s ruling party added to the scrutiny of the country’s relationship with Russia by …

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