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G20 Summit: Russia and Brazil Rebuff Western Pressure on Ukraine

Argentina's Balancing Act

The G20 Summit in Argentina was marked by divisions over the war in Ukraine, with Russia and Brazil refusing to endorse a joint statement condemning the invasion.

Argentina, which holds the G20 presidency, sought to maintain a neutral stance, but the pressure from Western countries was palpable.

Russia's Defiance

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov defended Russia's actions in Ukraine, accusing the West of провоцирование the conflict.

He reiterated Russia's position that it was fighting against “neo-Nazis” and “Western aggression.”

Brazil's Neutrality

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who has close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, echoed Lavrov's criticism of the West.

He said that Brazil would maintain a neutral stance on the conflict and would not take sides.

Western Disappointment

Western leaders expressed disappointment with the lack of consensus on Ukraine.

US President Joe Biden said that Russia was “isolated” and that the G20 should stand up to “aggression.”

The Importance of Dialogue

Despite the divisions, Argentina's Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero emphasized the importance of dialogue.

He said that the G20 was a forum for discussing different perspectives and that it was essential to keep communication channels open.

The Future of the G20

The G20 Summit exposed the deep divisions within the group, particularly over the war in Ukraine.

It remains to be seen how these divisions will impact the G20's ability to address global challenges in the future.