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Putin is not isolated: since being sought by international justice, he has been received in 15 countries
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Putin is not isolated: since being sought by international justice, he has been received in 15 countries

Expresso14 September 2026 at 20:30

Russian President Vladimir Putin is not diplomatically isolated despite having an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court. Since the arrest order was issued, Putin has been received in at least 15 countries, demonstrating that the international order has not prevented the Russian leader from traveling abroad.

Recently, Putin was in India during the weekend, participating in international commitments as if there were no judicial impediment against him.

The article notes that the US State Department recently declared a kind of "war" on the International Criminal Court, which is described as good news for the Kremlin. This American position may weaken the authority and effectiveness of the court that issued the warrant against Putin.

Thus, despite being sought by international justice, Putin continues to maintain significant international diplomatic activity, with trips to countries that do not recognize or do not prioritize the International Criminal Court's mandate.

Why this matters

Readers closely follow international relations and Portugal's position in the global context, so understanding that Putin continues to be received internationally, despite arrest warrants, is directly relevant to understanding how world politics actually works and the weight of ICC decisions. This article shows that sanctions and international judicial mandates have practical limitations when it comes to powers like Russia.

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