Most G20 nations condemn Russia

 

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.