Politics The final declaration of the G20 summit contains no condemnation of the Russian Federation’s actions. Wednesday, November 20, 2024

In the statement from the G20 leaders that was adopted at summit in Rio de Janeiro’s conclusion, there is only one mention of the war in Ukraine.

“Regarding the war in Ukraine, we highlight the human suffering and negative collateral consequences of the war on global food and energy security, supply chains, macro-financial stability, and inflation. We welcome all appropriate and constructive initiatives that support a comprehensive, just, and durable peace, supporting all goals and the principles of the UN Charter to promote peaceful, friendly, and good-neighborly relations between peoples,” the declaration reads.

The FT notes that unlike the document prepared at last year’s G20 summit in New Delhi, this year’s communiqué did not condemn Russia’s nuclear threats, nor did it demand an end to attacks on food and energy infrastructure. Some European delegations argued for tougher wording condemning Russia after its latest massive attack. But in the end, these demands were abandoned, fearing that it could derail the entire declaration.