G20 Summit: Praise and Challenges Amidst Ukraine Crisis

The G20 summit in New Delhi concluded with a consensus declaration that avoided directly criticizing Russia for the war in Ukraine but highlighted the human suffering caused by the conflict. Both Russia and the US praised the declaration, with White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan stating that it stood up for the principle that states cannot use force to seek territorial acquisition. Germany and Britain also praised the resolution, while Ukraine expressed disappointment. The summit admitted the African Union as a permanent member of the G20. US President Joe Biden left for Vietnam, missing the last session of the summit, and there were no talks reported between Biden and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov or Chinese Premier Li Qiang.