The G20 summit concluded in Bali, Indonesia, on November 16, with the adoption of a joint declaration that addressed the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In the declaration, the participants deplored the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, reiterated the UN resolution calling for Russia's unconditional withdrawal from Ukrainian territory, and also emphasized that there are different views within the G20 on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The declaration also stressed that both parties to the conflict must abide by international law, refrain from attacking civilian facilities and refrain from the use of nuclear weapons. Although the declaration has no legal force, it has put diplomatic pressure on Russia and reflects the positions and differences of the G20 members.
1. Russia's absence.
The G20 Summit, also known as the G20 Summit, is an economic organization composed of 20 countries, which account for two-thirds of the world's population, 85% of the world's GDP, and 80% of the world's total. The purpose of the G20 Summit is to promote international economic cooperation and coordination to address global challenges and crises.
Russia is one of the important member states of the G20 summit, but at this Bali summit, Putin did not attend, but sent Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to attend on his behalf. Speaking at the summit, Lavrov defended Russia's actions in Ukraine, accusing the West of sanctions and interference in Russia, and also put forward a number of Russian economic initiatives. However, Lavrov left the summit on the first day, leaving the Russian finance minister to attend the meeting.
Russia's absence and early departure show Russia's lack of attention to the G20 summit, and also reflect Russia's alienation and antagonism from other countries. Russia may believe that the G20 summit will not be able to resolve the issue of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, nor will it be able to change the West's attitude and policy towards Russia. Russia may prefer to engage in bilateral or multilateral dialogue with other countries rather than discuss and consult on a pluralistic platform.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks at the G20 summit.
Second, Ukraine's accusations.
At the G20 summit, Ukraine's Zelensky released a paragraph, strongly accusing Russia and demanding that Russia withdraw from Ukrainian territory. Zelenskyy said that Russia's aggression in Ukraine is a violation of international law and human rights, and a threat to world peace and security. He said that Ukraine would not give up an inch of land and would not accept any peace talks to cede Crimea to Russia. He also said that Ukraine needs the support and solidarity of G20 members to stop Russia's aggression and violence.
Zelensky's ** shows Ukraine's firm position, and also reflects Ukraine's plight and expectations. Ukraine has suffered huge losses and sacrifices in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, and has also achieved some military victories, but it is still unable to regain the lost territory and reach a peace agreement with Russia. Ukraine needs the assistance and support of Western countries to maintain its economic and military stability, as well as the mediation and pressure of Western countries to push Russia to back down and compromise.
Ukraine**Zelensky released at the G20 summit**.
3. The G20 Declaration.
The G20 summit adopted a joint declaration on November 16, which addressed the issue of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In the declaration, the participants deplored the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, reiterated the UN resolution calling for Russia's unconditional withdrawal from Ukrainian territory, and also emphasized that there are different views within the G20 on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The declaration also stressed that both parties to the conflict must abide by international law, refrain from attacking civilian facilities and refrain from the use of nuclear weapons.
Although the declaration has no legal force, it has put diplomatic pressure on Russia and reflects the positions and differences of the G20 members. In the declaration, the content of the demand for Russia's withdrawal of troops is a condemnation and sanctions against Russia, as well as support and encouragement for Ukraine. In the declaration, emphasizing the differences within the G20 is an appeasement and concession to Russia, as well as indifference and disappointment to Ukraine. In the declaration, the content of not allowing the use of nuclear ** is a warning and deterrent to Russia, and it is also an appeal and expectation to the world.
The joint declaration of the G20 summit is the response of an economic organization to a political issue, which not only expresses some consensus and principles, but also exposes some differences and interests. It both puts some pressure on Russia and leaves some space for Russia. It has given Ukraine some support and some loss. It has shown the world some solidarity and collaboration, but it has also left the world with some worries and uncertainties.
The Joint Declaration adopted at the G20 Summit.
IV. Epilogue: Hope for Peace.
The Russia-Ukraine conflict has been going on for almost two years, bringing huge losses and crises to both sides and the world.