Ukraine War Anniversary: Germany says ‘war’ must be mentioned in G20 statement
G7 leaders to establish Enforcement Coordination Mechanism against Russia
On the occasion of one year of the raging war in Ukraine, leaders of G7 countries will announce the establishment of the Enforcement Coordination Mechanism headed by the US against Russia, the White House said on Friday.
US President Joe Biden will host a virtual meeting with G7 leaders for a discussion on Russia’s war against Ukraine and their collective effort to hold Russia accountable for it.
“To counter Russia’s attempt to circumvent G7 measures to date, leaders will support the establishment of an Enforcement Coordination Mechanism, which will be chaired by the US in the first year,” the White House said.
To ensure Russia pays for Ukraine’s long-term reconstruction, G7 countries will continue to keep Russia’s sovereign assets immobilised until there is a resolution to the conflict that addresses Russia’s violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and integrity, it said.
Germany says ‘war’ must be mentioned in G20 statement
Germany insisted on Friday that any joint statement from the ongoing G20 finance ministers meeting must mention “war”, following reports that host India wanted to avoid using the word.
Hosting a raft of Group of 20 meetings during its presidency this year puts India in an awkward position, as it has refused to condemn the invasion of Ukraine by its “time-tested friend” Russia.
Media reports said that India wanted to keep the word “war” out of any final statement from the meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank heads that wraps up on Saturday in Bengaluru.
