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’
G-20 Summit: Most Leaders Agree to Condemn Russia

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.

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Most G-20 Leaders Agree to Condemn Russia for War in Ukraine