UN chief’s possible visit to BRICS Summit in Russia challenges narrative about Russia’s diplomatic isolation  

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Antonio Guterres’ decision to attend a BRICS Summit in Kazan seems to contradict the ‘s condemnation of Russia’s full-scale invasion into Ukraine.
The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres will attend a BRICS in Kazan, Russia this week, contradicting the UN’s reproachful stance regarding Russia’s aggression. The UN demands that Russia “immediately stop its unlawful use of violence against Ukraine.”
Antonio Guterres condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a violation of international , and demanded that Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty be respected. The UN has been criticized its passive approach to resolving this conflict, especially by allowing Russia to use its veto in the UN Security Council. This has paralyzed any decisive action related Ukraine’s support.
suggests that could use this conference as a way to show that efforts to isolated Moscow have failed. A warrant of arrest issued by the International Criminal Court has limited the travel options for the Russian leader, making this event in Russia particularly important.
The ICC charges are centered on the illegal deportation and transfers of Ukrainian children to Russia from occupied territories, actions that are prohibited by international law. Along with Putin, the ICC issued a warrant against Maria Lvova Belova, Russia’s Children’s Rights Commissar, for her role during these deportations.
Guterres still hasn’t confirmed whether he will accept the Russian invitation to the summit.
BRICS is a political and economic alliance that includes Brazil, Russia, India and China. It aims to promote cooperation among emerging markets, and challenge Western-dominated organizations like the and Bank.
The BRICS Summit, hosted by Putin from 22-23 October, will bring together leaders of over 25 countries, representing roughly half the world’s total population. Among the notable attendees are Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra .
This is the largest international summit to be held in Russia since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Turkiye is a NATO member and applied to join BRICS last September in order to expand its global alliances outside of the West. This move reflects Turkiye’s efforts to diversify its economic ties with countries such as Russia and China, and leverage its geopolitical role as a hub between Europe & Asia.

 

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