U.S. President explains why G20 countries omit to name Russia as aggressor in declaration
President of the United States, Joe Biden (Photo: Getty Images)
U.S. President Joe Biden explained why the final declaration of the G20 countries does not contain a direct condemnation of Russia's war against Ukraine during a briefing.
"It's not a wedge issue of the Global South. It's a wedge issue with Russia, which was present, and with China, which was present — which was — had the representation," he said.
Additionally, the President of the United States noted that during the G20 meeting, leaders discussed Russia's brutal and unlawful war in Ukraine.
"And there was sufficient agreement in the room on the need for a just — for a just and lasting peace that upholds the principles of the U.N. Charter and respects sovereignty and territorial integrity," Biden said.
Statement after the G20 summit
The G20 summit in India concluded on September 9th. The meeting of world leaders aimed to discuss important topics, including economic matters. Ukraine was not represented at this meeting, but Russia had representatives present.
The leaders of the G20 reached a consensus on a joint declaration mentioning Ukraine.
However, the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized the G20's weak statement regarding Ukraine.
