Brazil's G20 summit wraps up with limited agreement on Ukraine and climate goals
Brazil's G20 summit concluded with limited agreement among leaders, highlighting divisions over Ukraine and climate goals. The final declaration called for a ceasefire in Gaza and emphasized the need for humanitarian aid but lacked specific references to Israel or Egypt. French President Macron and German Chancellor Scholz criticized the vague language on Ukraine, while Brazilian President Lula urged stronger climate commitments. Lula proposed advancing climate neutrality targets to 2040 or 2045, reflecting concerns over global warming. The summit also addressed global cooperation and proposed a tax on the wealth of the ultra-rich to fund climate initiatives. However, the final document did not call for an end to fossil fuels, reflecting ongoing disagreements among member nations.