News Why isn’t Putin at BRICS summit in South Africa? He could be arrested: Aug. 22 recap August 22, 2023August 23, 2023John Bacon, USA TODAYComments Off on Why isn’t Putin at BRICS summit in South Africa? He could be arrested: Aug. 22 recap Russian President Vladimir Putin won't be shaking hands at a major international summit opening in South Africa because of international charges.