G20 Leaders Find Common Ground on Agenda, Tread Lightly on Ukraine Conflict

G20 leaders have reached a consensus on a joint declaration at the summit in India, despite divisions over the war in Ukraine. The statement, which was welcomed by Moscow but criticized by Ukraine, avoided mentioning Russia's invasion and instead used neutral language from UN bodies. The declaration also included geopolitical wins, such as the admission of the African Union as a full member. In terms of climate, the G20 announced the establishment of a Green Hydrogen Innovation Centre and a commitment to triple renewable energy by 2030. However, there was no new language on phasing down coal.