The South African government is considering whether to allow Putin to attend, but a special commission has concluded that his presence would violate international law.
The war in Ukraine is also heating up, with Ukrainian troops preparing for a spring offensive to retake control of Crimea.
The International Criminal Court has already indicted Putin for his role in the abduction of Ukrainian children, and further charges are expected.
Some experts believe that the charge of aggression could be provable against Putin, and a special tribunal could be established to try him for this crime.
A tribunal to prosecute Putin for planning to invade Ukraine in 2014 could be established by the UN General Assembly with a majority vote, but Russia would veto it at the UN Security Council.
August 2023 could be a turning point in the campaign to arrest Putin, as he may choose to attend the Brics summit or stay away, revealing his fear of arrest.
The next stage of the campaign will require upfront American engagement, but the US has yet to take action.
Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown supports the establishment of a special tribunal.
LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
UN Considering Establishment of Special Tribunal to Prosecute Putin for War Crimes
The global campaign to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes has gained momentum, with over 2 million people signing a petition and half a million calling for his arrest if he attends the Brics summit in South Africa.
26 May 2023 · 21:49 UTC
