G20 leaders issue weaker support for Ukraine in Rio statement

ft.com November 19, 2024, 07:01 AM UTC

The G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro has shown reduced support for Ukraine, with leaders issuing a statement that lacks strong criticism of Russia's invasion. The declaration only briefly mentions the "human suffering" caused by the conflict, unlike last year's more detailed condemnation. This year’s statement included just one paragraph on Ukraine, compared to seven in 2023. Key phrases condemning nuclear threats and attacks on civilian infrastructure were omitted, reflecting divisions between Western nations and those aligned with Russia. The summit also focused on other global issues, such as poverty alleviation and climate finance, but faced criticism for not addressing fossil fuel transitions. Argentina's President objected to parts of the declaration, highlighting internal disagreements among G20 members.


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