The arrest warrant against Russian president Vladimir Putin overshadowed the BRICS foreign ministers meeting in South Africa. Why the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Putin? What did the BRICS foreign ministers say during the meeting in Capetown? The power of an ICC arrest warrant versus the weight of diplomatic immunity and similar scenarios from the past & how they played out. BRICS leaders have said they are open to admitting new members, an expansion is likely on the agenda of the ongoing meeting. Iran's foreign minister and his Saudi counterpart were also present in cape town to participate in the BRICS forum.

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The arrest warrant against Russian president Vladimir Putin overshadowed the BRICS foreign ministers meeting in South Africa. Today, on World DNA, we break down this story for you. Why the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Putin? What the BRICS foreign ministers said during the meeting in Capetown?

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Ukrainian forces in Kyiv said on Friday they shot down 36 Russian missiles and drones in and around the capital overnight, with two people injured by falling debris before authorities lifted air raid alerts across most of the country.

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The arrest warrant against Russian president Vladimir Putin overshadowed the BRICS foreign ministers meeting in South Africa. Today, on World DNA, we break down this story for you. Why the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Putin? What the BRICS foreign ministers said during the meeting in Capetown? The power of an ICC arrest warrant versus the weight of diplomatic immunity and similar scenarios from the past & how they played out. BRICS leaders have said they are open to admitting new members, an expansion is likely on the agenda of the ongoing meeting. Iran's foreign minister and his Saudi counterpart were also present in cape town to participate in the BRICS forum.

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The South African government is currently facing a diplomatic dilemma. The ruling government is trying to evade the arrest warrant issued for Putin. However, the opposition parties of South Africa are reluctant to provide any respite soon. A leading opposition party in South Africa has approached a court to force Putin's arrest.

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Ukrainian forces shelled a Russian town close to the border for the third time in a week, injuring four people, damaging buildings, and setting vehicles on fire, the governor of the region said on Wednesday.

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The ongoing Ukraine war continues to escalate with the recent Russian aggression, with Western calls to provide Kyiv with advanced weapons and long-range missiles.

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President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday accused Kyiv of seeking to "frighten" Russians after drones hit Moscow high-rises in the first such attack since the beginning of the Kremlin's assault on Ukraine. As drones struck in and around Moscow, Russian drones targeted Kyiv for a third straight day while Ukraine gears up for a major offensive against Russian forces.

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The UN Nuclear chief stressed that the world is fortunate a nuclear accident hasn’t happened in Ukraine. IAEA Chief pushed Moscow and Kyiv to commit to preventing any attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. The Russian and Ukrainian envoys at the United Nations blamed each other's countries for the crisis, although they did not reject the principles put forward by the IAEA.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of seeking to frighten Russia after drones hit Moscow's high-rises as the drones struck in and around Moscow. The US said that it does not support attacks inside Russia.

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<p>A leading opposition party in South Africa said on Tuesday (May 30) that it has&nbsp;approached&nbsp;a court to force the national government to&nbsp;arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he attends the upcoming BRICS Summit in the country. Putin has an arrest warrant against him issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). South African government is currently facing a diplomatic dilemma. The BRICS meeting is scheduled for August.</p>

<p>The Democratic Alliance (DA) party said it has&nbsp;lodged a court application for Putin's arrest "should President Putin set foot in South Africa" and further demanded that Putin then be handed over to the ICC.</p>

<p>"This pre-emptory court action aims to ensure that South Africa upholds its obligations," DA shadow minister of justice Glynnis Breytenbach said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>South Africa is a member of the ICC and has close diplomatic relations with Moscow. But the government is yet to declare its unequivocal official position about how it will deal with the Putin situation. However, it has granted diplomatic immunity to all officials attending the summit.</p>

<p>Breytenbach said the DA was seeking a "declaratory order" to avoid a repeat of 2015 when Pretoria failed to arrest then-Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, who was similarly wanted by the ICC.</p>

<h2><strong>No comment from Russia right now</strong></h2>

<p>Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov declined to comment on Tuesday on whether Putin plans to travel to South Africa for the summit.</p>

<p>"Russia will be duly represented," Peskov said, adding that&nbsp;Moscow expected its BRICS partners "not be guided" by "illegitimate decisions" such as the ICC arrest warrant.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some view the move as a preparatory step to provide legal cover for Putin's visit — something Pretoria has denied.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"These immunities do not override any warrant that may have been issued by any international tribunal against any attendee of the conference," South Africa's foreign affairs department said in a statement.</p>

<p>Their issuing was "standard" procedure for the hosting of international conferences, it said.</p>

<p>Russia attacked Ukraine in February last year. South Africa, however, has chosen to not condemn the Russian invasion. Since its attack on Ukraine, Russia has found itself increasingly isolated on the international stage. South Africa has maintained that it prefers to stay neutral and has supported dialogue to end the war.</p>

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<p>South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said earlier this month that his country has been under "extraordinary pressure" to pick sides in the Ukraine conflict. South Africa has been on the receiving end of accusations that it has a tilt towards Kremlin.</p>

<p>Putin is wanted by the ICC over accusations that Russia unlawfully deported Ukrainian children.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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A leading opposition party in South Africa said on Tuesday (May 30) that it has approached a court to force the national government to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he attends the upcoming BRICS Summit in the country.

A leading opposition party in South Africa said on Tuesday (May 30) that it has approached a court to force the national government to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he attends the upcoming BRICS Summit in the country. Putin has an arrest warrant against him issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). South African government is currently facing a diplomatic dilemma. The BRICS meeting is scheduled for August. The Democratic Alliance (DA) party said it has lodged a court application for Putin's arrest "should President Putin set foot in South Africa" and further demanded that Putin then be handed over to the ICC. "This pre-emptory court action aims to ensure that South Africa upholds its obligations," DA shadow minister of justice Glynnis Breytenbach said in a statement. Watch | How Russia & United States turned Europe into a nuclear playground × South Africa is a member of the ICC and has close diplomatic relations with Moscow. But the government is yet to declare its unequivocal official position about how it will deal with the Putin situation. However, it has granted diplomatic immunity to all officials attending the summit. Breytenbach said the DA was seeking a "declaratory order" to avoid a repeat of 2015 when Pretoria failed to arrest then-Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, who was similarly wanted by the ICC. No comment from Russia right now Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov declined to comment on Tuesday on whether Putin plans to travel to South Africa for the summit. "Russia will be duly represented," Peskov said, adding that Moscow expected its BRICS partners "not be guided" by "illegitimate decisions" such as the ICC arrest warrant. Some view the move as a preparatory step to provide legal cover for Putin's visit — something Pretoria has denied. "These immunities do not override any warrant that may have been issued by any international tribunal against any attendee of the conference," South Africa's foreign affairs department said in a statement. Their issuing was "standard" procedure for the hosting of international conferences, it said. Russia attacked Ukraine in February last year. South Africa, however, has chosen to not condemn the Russian invasion. Since its attack on Ukraine, Russia has found itself increasingly isolated on the international stage. South Africa has maintained that it prefers to stay neutral and has supported dialogue to end the war. Also Read | Vladimir Putin vows ‘response’ to alleged Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said earlier this month that his country has been under "extraordinary pressure" to pick sides in the Ukraine conflict. South Africa has been on the receiving end of accusations that it has a tilt towards Kremlin. Putin is wanted by the ICC over accusations that Russia unlawfully deported Ukrainian children. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>A woman who alleged that US President Joe Biden&nbsp;sexually assaulted her in 1993&nbsp;has sought Russian citizenship after defecting to the country. Ex-Senate staffer Tara Reade had made the accusations in 2020 when Biden was seeking a Democratic nomination for the president's post.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reade, in an interview with the Russian state media, appeared alongside&nbsp;Maria Butina, a Russian lawmaker, who was&nbsp;imprisoned in Washington in 2018 for being an&nbsp;alleged spy and said she&nbsp;feels right at home in Moscow&nbsp;after fleeing the United States.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When I got off the plane in Moscow, for the first time in a very long time I felt safe, and I felt heard and felt respected," said Reade, according to Sputnik News.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I’m still kind of in a daze a bit but I feel very good. I feel very surrounded by protection and safety. And I just really so appreciate Maria and everyone who’s been giving me that at a time when it’s been very difficult to know if I’m safe or not," she added.</p>

<p>Reade requested Russian President Vladimir Putin to grant her citizenship, adding that she will remain a "good citizen".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I'd like to apply for citizenship in Russia, from the president of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin.&nbsp;I do promise to be a good citizen."</p>

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<h2><strong>What were Reade's accusations?</strong></h2>

<p>Notably, in the run-up to the 2020 elections, Reade in an interview said the Democrat leader attempted to sexually assault her. Then a junior staffer, Reade was tasked with bringing Biden's gym bag to him in his Senate office when the incident occurred.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“l want to f— you,” the former staffer said Biden told her while pinning her up against the wall. She added that what happened next "happened very quickly".</p>

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<p>“I remember being pushed up against the wall. The first thought I had was ‘Where’s the bag?’ which is an absurd thought, but that’s what I thought,” she said.</p>

<p>“He had his hands underneath my clothes, and it happened all at once, so when I tell about it, it’s hard because so many things were happening at once, it’s like my brain was trying to catch up to what was happening."</p>

<p>However, Biden denied all the allegations saying the incident never happened.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is not true. I'm saying unequivocally it never, never happened," he said.</p>

<p>Reade said she filed a complaint after the alleged incident, but no record of it has been found.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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A woman who alleged that US President Joe Biden sexually assaulted her in 1993 has sought Russian citizenship after defecting to the country. Ex-Senate staffer Tara Reade had made the accusations in 2020 when Biden was seeking a Democratic nomination for the president's post.

A woman who alleged that US President Joe Biden sexually assaulted her in 1993 has sought Russian citizenship after defecting to the country. Ex-Senate staffer Tara Reade had made the accusations in 2020 when Biden was seeking a Democratic nomination for the president's post. Reade, in an interview with the Russian state media, appeared alongside Maria Butina, a Russian lawmaker, who was imprisoned in Washington in 2018 for being an alleged spy and said she feels right at home in Moscow after fleeing the United States. "When I got off the plane in Moscow, for the first time in a very long time I felt safe, and I felt heard and felt respected," said Reade, according to Sputnik News. “I’m still kind of in a daze a bit but I feel very good. I feel very surrounded by protection and safety. And I just really so appreciate Maria and everyone who’s been giving me that at a time when it’s been very difficult to know if I’m safe or not," she added. Reade requested Russian President Vladimir Putin to grant her citizenship, adding that she will remain a "good citizen". "I'd like to apply for citizenship in Russia, from the president of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin. I do promise to be a good citizen." WATCH | Is the U.S. prepared to fight in space amid threat posed by ‘provocative’ Russia & China? × What were Reade's accusations? Notably, in the run-up to the 2020 elections, Reade in an interview said the Democrat leader attempted to sexually assault her. Then a junior staffer, Reade was tasked with bringing Biden's gym bag to him in his Senate office when the incident occurred. “l want to f— you,” the former staffer said Biden told her while pinning her up against the wall. She added that what happened next "happened very quickly". ALSO READ | Biden's assault accuser calls on him to quit US Presidential race “I remember being pushed up against the wall. The first thought I had was ‘Where’s the bag?’ which is an absurd thought, but that’s what I thought,” she said. “He had his hands underneath my clothes, and it happened all at once, so when I tell about it, it’s hard because so many things were happening at once, it’s like my brain was trying to catch up to what was happening." However, Biden denied all the allegations saying the incident never happened. "It is not true. I'm saying unequivocally it never, never happened," he said. Reade said she filed a complaint after the alleged incident, but no record of it has been found. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- South African government has granted diplomatic immunity to all the participants, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, arriving in the country to take part in BRICS-related events.

South Africa to provide diplomatic immunity to Putin during BRICS event

In first days of the Ukraine war, Turkey emerged as an irreplaceable mediator between Moscow & Kyiv, as western nations were not enthusiastic about talking to Putin. The growing importance of Turkey's defence industry has made it an important player which directly affects western interests. the Turkish-made Bayraktar tb-2 armed drones have proven themselves very effective in multiple conflicts in the past years.

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South African government has granted diplomatic immunity to all the participants, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, arriving in the country to take part in BRICS-related events.

South Africa grants diplomatic immunity for attendees of BRICS event

According to Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, "nuclear weapons will be available for everyone" who decides to join a Russia-Belarus union. After the two nations inked a deal last week allowing Russia to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, Lukashenko stated in an interview shown on Russian state television on Sunday night that it must be "strategically understood" that Minsk and Moscow have a unique opportunity to join.

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Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko has fallen critically ill mysteriously following his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. While the cause of his declining health is yet to be identified Lukashenko's political rival has now pointed a finger at the Kremlin alleging that the leader has been poisoned. The opposition presidential candidate in Belarus, Valery Tspekalo, took to Twitter and made a number of claims about Lukashenko's condition.

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Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko was rushed to a Moscow hospital after meeting Vladimir Putin, according to a Belarusian opposition leader.

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<p>In order to secure 'fast' Russian military and civilian movement into Ukrainian territories already under Moscow's control, President Vladimir Putin issued stricter border security orders on Sunday.</p>

<p>Putin said the duty of the border service was to "reliably cover" the lines close to the conflict zone. He made these remarks on Border Guard Day in a message to the border personnel, a division of the Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Attacks within Russia have increased in the recent weeks. Most of these attacks are drone strikes on border regions. However, the&nbsp;territory inside Russian borders is not left untouched. For instance, on Saturday, an oil pipeline came under attack in northwest Moscow.</p>

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<p>In a post on the Kremlin's Telegram handle, Putin said, "It is necessary to ensure the fast movement of both military and civilian vehicles and cargo, including food, humanitarian aid building materials sent to the new subjects of the (Russian) Federation."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Belgorod shellings&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>As per reports, three people had been hurt by Ukrainian shelling in Belgorod on Saturday.&nbsp;Attacks have destroyed the military, rail, and electricity infrastructure and targeted the Russian borderlands of Kursk and Belgorod. Local local authorities have been blaming Ukraine for these incidents.</p>

<h2><strong>Kyiv denies claims</strong></h2>

<p>Kyiv has never officially accepted blame for assaults within Russia and on Ukrainian territory under Russian control. In fact, Ukraine claimed that destroying infrastructure serves as a prelude to Russia for its intended ground offensive on Kyiv.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Russian-occupied territories</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The four Ukrainian provinces of Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Luhansk, and Donetsk were annexed by Putin last September. Kyiv at the time alleged that the referendums were nothing short of a sham. Notably, the four territories are only partially under Russian authority.</p>

<h2><strong>Russia's fresh drone strikes on Kyiv &nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Local authorities have reported that a fresh drone strike was launched by Russia on Kyiv, overnight.</p>

<p>According to Vitaliy Klitschko, the mayor of Kyiv, a man died when drone debris hit a gas station nearby while another woman suffered injuries. Before a "new drone wave" struck the capital, he claimed that air defences had shot down more than 20 drones that were headed for Kyiv.</p>

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<p>Later, using early data, Kyiv's military administration claimed that more than 40 drones had been shot down. Air raid alarms were set out earlier on Sunday in 12 Ukrainian areas, from Dnipropetrovsk in the south-east to Volyn in the north-west.</p>

<p>Klitschko advised Kyiv residents to "stay in shelters" in a social media post, noting that the night would be "difficult". He said that at least two high-rise buildings&nbsp;in various parts of the capital were on fire as a result of being struck by drone shards that were falling to the ground.</p>

<h2><strong>Ukraine's counteroffensive</strong></h2>

<p>On Saturday, Ukraine said it was prepared to begin a long-promised counteroffensive to retake land lost to Russia during the war that has now been going on for over a year.&nbsp;The conflict has resulted in a significant number of casualties, displacement of people, and humanitarian challenges. There have been periods of relative calm and ceasefire agreements, but occasional flare-ups of violence have continued. Also, many Ukrainian cities have been brought to ruins due to Russia's war.</p>

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In order to secure 'fast' Russian military and civilian movement into Ukrainian territories already under Moscow's control, President Vladimir Putin issued stricter border security orders on Sunday.

In order to secure 'fast' Russian military and civilian movement into Ukrainian territories already under Moscow's control, President Vladimir Putin issued stricter border security orders on Sunday. Putin said the duty of the border service was to "reliably cover" the lines close to the conflict zone. He made these remarks on Border Guard Day in a message to the border personnel, a division of the Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia. Also Read | Netherlands: Over 1,500 arrested in protests by Extinction Rebellion climate group Attacks within Russia have increased in the recent weeks. Most of these attacks are drone strikes on border regions. However, the territory inside Russian borders is not left untouched. For instance, on Saturday, an oil pipeline came under attack in northwest Moscow. Also Read | China's first homegrown passenger jet C919 embarks on maiden commercial flight In a post on the Kremlin's Telegram handle, Putin said, "It is necessary to ensure the fast movement of both military and civilian vehicles and cargo, including food, humanitarian aid building materials sent to the new subjects of the (Russian) Federation." Belgorod shellings As per reports, three people had been hurt by Ukrainian shelling in Belgorod on Saturday. Attacks have destroyed the military, rail, and electricity infrastructure and targeted the Russian borderlands of Kursk and Belgorod. Local local authorities have been blaming Ukraine for these incidents. Kyiv denies claims Kyiv has never officially accepted blame for assaults within Russia and on Ukrainian territory under Russian control. In fact, Ukraine claimed that destroying infrastructure serves as a prelude to Russia for its intended ground offensive on Kyiv. Russian-occupied territories The four Ukrainian provinces of Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Luhansk, and Donetsk were annexed by Putin last September. Kyiv at the time alleged that the referendums were nothing short of a sham. Notably, the four territories are only partially under Russian authority. Russia's fresh drone strikes on Kyiv Local authorities have reported that a fresh drone strike was launched by Russia on Kyiv, overnight. According to Vitaliy Klitschko, the mayor of Kyiv, a man died when drone debris hit a gas station nearby while another woman suffered injuries. Before a "new drone wave" struck the capital, he claimed that air defences had shot down more than 20 drones that were headed for Kyiv. Watch | India's new Parliament: PM Modi to inaugurate new Parliament on Sunday | Details × Later, using early data, Kyiv's military administration claimed that more than 40 drones had been shot down. Air raid alarms were set out earlier on Sunday in 12 Ukrainian areas, from Dnipropetrovsk in the south-east to Volyn in the north-west. Klitschko advised Kyiv residents to "stay in shelters" in a social media post, noting that the night would be "difficult". He said that at least two high-rise buildings in various parts of the capital were on fire as a result of being struck by drone shards that were falling to the ground. Ukraine's counteroffensive On Saturday, Ukraine said it was prepared to begin a long-promised counteroffensive to retake land lost to Russia during the war that has now been going on for over a year. The conflict has resulted in a significant number of casualties, displacement of people, and humanitarian challenges. There have been periods of relative calm and ceasefire agreements, but occasional flare-ups of violence have continued. Also, many Ukrainian cities have been brought to ruins due to Russia's war. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is playing Peacemaker between Azerbaijan and Armenia. President Putin met the two countries leaders in Moscow on Thursday in an effort to settle the conflict of a disputed territory in Nagorno-Karabakh. On Thursday Russian President Vladimir Putin held a trilateral meeting with the Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders on in a bit to settle the conflict. He says the situation in developing towards a settlement and the three countries would meet in a week to try and resolve their differences.

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Several Nations have stepped up their aid to Ukraine this not only includes providing weapons but also training its pilots on the use of F-16 fighter jets. Kyiv has said that it needs these Jets to resist the Russian invasion the support comes amid an intensified offensive by Moscow. The U.S. approved the sale of an air defense system and other related equipment to Ukraine worth 285 billion dollars.

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