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ICC Calls for Putin's Arrest During Upcoming Budapest Summit | AI News Digest

Published: October 17, 2025, 4:23 p.m. Politics Neutral

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin as he prepares to attend a summit in Budapest with U.S. President Donald Trump. The ICC has reminded its member states, including Hungary and its neighboring nations, of their legal obligation to enforce such warrants. Although Hungary has announced intentions to withdraw from the ICC, it remains subject to the court's decisions until mid-2024. The ICC's announcement highlights the responsibilities of its 124 member countries, irrespective of their positions on individual rulings. Since the warrant was issued, Putin's opportunities for international travel have notably diminished, illustrating the increasing difficulties he faces on the world stage.

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