17/10/2022
If the US tries to arrest Putin during the General Assembly, they would have to go through these guys. The US Secret Service takes its mission of protecting people very seriously. Imagine FBI and US SS fighting each other. One to arrest, the other protecting Putin. Wouldn’t that be hilarious?
But more seriously, protection of foreign heads of state falls under Secret Service. It is one of its primary missions. They would plan the trip months in advance with their counterpart from the Russian FSO. Every detail is talked over and planned. They would have teams of dedicated specialists who would plan for every kind of emergency.
If there is court order to arrest Putin, the Secret Service would quietly tell their Russian counterparts about it and highly advise Putin not to make a trip to the US. Otherwise the SS would be in an embarrassing position of defending him from the FBI. State Department would also not issue visas for the Russian President.
This is done not because of the kindness of their hearts. This is done so that Russia and other countries would not try to arrest American president for any imaginary/real crimes. Reciprocity is the key.