Most G-20 Leaders Agree to Condemn Russia for War in Ukraine
- Draft statement cites impact of conflict on global economy
- Communique refers to ‘war in Ukraine’ but not ‘Russia’s war’
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A majority of Group of 20 nations are set to condemn Russia’s war in Ukraine, according to a joint statement drafted for the summit on the Indonesian resort island of Bali.
The statement seen by Bloomberg cites a discussion at the summit about the impact of the conflict on the global economy. It refers to the “war in Ukraine” but not “Russia’s war in Ukraine,” and represents a compromise in wording designed to get as many G-20 leaders to sign off as possible.