Overview
- South Africa is obligated to arrest Putin due to his ICC warrant but wants to avoid diplomatic fallout.
- South Africa faces security concerns if Putin attends, with threats of citizen arrests.
- Allowing Putin to attend would strain South Africa's relations with the West.
- South Africa is seeking a workaround, like a virtual summit, but Russia has rejected solutions.
- South African President Ramaphosa is in discussions with Putin to dissuade him from traveling.