G20 Summit: Biden's Defensive Stance and Russia's Unexpected Milestone

President Joe Biden faced criticism and found himself on the defensive after failing to rally world leaders at the G20 summit in India to condemn Russia's war in Ukraine. The G20 statement refrained from explicitly chiding Russia for the invasion, leading Ukraine to express disappointment. Biden defended the statement, stating that the issue lies with Russia and China. He also emphasized the importance of providing support to Ukraine, pushing for Congress to allocate $20.6 billion for military assistance and humanitarian relief. Biden also expressed his desire for China to play by established international norms, rather than seeking to contain it. U.S. officials defended the effectiveness of the G20 despite the absence of Russia and China.