Scholz criticizes G20 for lack of clarity on Russia and Middle East conflicts

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed disappointment that the G20 declaration did not clearly hold Russia accountable for the war in Ukraine, marking the thousandth day since its large-scale invasion. He also criticized the statement for failing to affirm Israel's right to self-defense and the responsibility of Hamas in the Middle East tensions. Scholz noted that geopolitical tensions are increasingly affecting the G20's effectiveness.