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Orbán's ICC Withdrawal: A Safe Haven for Putin?

11/5/2025

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  • Viktor Orbán, Hungary's prime minister, plans to withdraw Hungary from International Criminal Court (ICC) agreement to provide Vladimir Putin a safe space.
  • The move undermines Western peace efforts in Ukraine and accountability for war crimes.
  • Vladimir Putin plans a Budapest summit with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss ending the war.
  • The talks occur despite an ICC arrest warrant for alleged war crimes, raising concerns about prioritizing politics over justice.