Brazil, led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is contemplating the use of diplomatic immunity to facilitate a visit from Russian President Vladimir Putin. Despite an outstanding International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant related to the Ukraine conflict, Putin is weighing a trip to Rio for the November G20 Summit upon Lula’s invitation. Brazil, […]
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