Most of the Group of Twenty (G20) nations criticized Russia for its war on Ukraine, with only China and Russia itself refusing to sign a joint statement.
Russia declared its efforts in Ukraine a "special military operation" rather than an invasion or war.
- The G20 has increasingly struggled to reach a consensus to issue a final declaration.
- U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said it was necessary to condemn Russia.
- China and India were among the silent nations when U.N. voted to demand Moscow withdraw troops from Ukraine.
