Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Represents at G20 Summit Amid Putin’s Absence

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Represents at G20 Summit Amid Putin's Absence

VoM News Desk | September 8, 2023 | 01:12 PM IST | Breaking News, Politics | Follow on Google News

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Represents at G20 Summit Amid Putin’s AbsenceImage/PTI

Relations Tense Over Ukraine Conflict

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has arrived in New Delhi to lead Moscow’s delegation at the G20 summit in the absence of President Vladimir Putin. Putin is not attending the summit, and there are no plans for him to deliver a video address. Tensions between Russia and many G20 members have escalated due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Challenging the Narrative

The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement before Lavrov’s arrival, emphasizing their cooperation with all G20 nations to address global humanitarian and economic issues beyond the Ukraine conflict. They argued that the conflict had been provoked and sustained by the United States, to the detriment of European security.

International Concerns Over Ukrainian Ports

European Council President Charles Michel, also present at the G20, expressed his concerns over Russia’s blockade of Ukrainian ports, labeling it “scandalous” and demanding its cessation.

UK Prime Minister Comments on Putin’s Absence

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who arrived earlier at the summit, remarked on Putin’s absence, suggesting that it indicated Putin’s self-imposed “diplomatic exile.”

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