The Financial Times reports that the West wants to avoid “the formation of fronts within the G20” and intends to engage in dialogue even with those countries that have not supported sanctions against Russia
According to the Financial Times, citing sources, “a broad, unspecific statement is expected that this is ‘no time for war’, or a joint statement by 19 or 18 countries”.
There will reportedly be statements about avoiding nuclear war. A senior German G20 official said there would also be “no agreement on language condemning Russian actions in Ukraine” because of China’s position.
According to the publication, in closed-door meetings to draft the summit communiqué, China strongly supported Russia, thwarting attempts by Western officials to include language condemning Russia’s special operation in Ukraine.
According to the publication, Putin’s absence from the summit may increase the attention on the Chinese leader as many other G20 members are concerned about his relationship with the Kremlin.
Western leaders will use the summit to win support for a proposed price cap on Russian oil exports, European sources said.