Russia's Warning: G20 Declaration at Risk if Views Ignored

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has stated that Russia will block the final declaration of the upcoming G20 summit if it does not reflect Moscow's position on Ukraine and other crises. Lavrov's comments suggest that participants may have to issue a non-binding or partial communique instead. The Kremlin views the Ukraine war as an existential battle with the West, while the West denies any intention to dismantle Russia. Other major powers like China, India, and Brazil have called for peace but reserved the right to determine their own relationship with Moscow. Lavrov accused the West of undermining international institutions and proposed issuing a non-binding communique or focusing on specific decisions within the G20's competence if consensus cannot be reached.