The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has commented on the final joint declaration of the G20 countries, expressing disappointment with its wording.
Oleh Nikolenko, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, expressed disappointment with the part of the document that concerns Russia's aggression against Ukraine, and also noted that the participation of the Ukrainian side would allow the participants to better understand the situation.
"The principle of ‘nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine’ remains pivotal like never before," Nikolenko said.
At the same time, the Foreign Ministry spokesman suggested certain changes for the main elements of the text for it to be closer to reality.
He pointed out that in the declaration, it should be noted that Russia is waging war against Ukraine instead of the words about the "war in Ukraine," and also stressed that it is the Russian Federation, and not "all countries," that should refrain from using force for territorial gains.
Nikolenko also pointed out the need for the summit participants to condemn Russia's aggression against Ukraine and urge Russia to immediately stop it.
