Biden Faces Criticism For Failing To Unite G20 Leaders In Condemning Russia: 'A Slap In The Face To Zelenskyy'

President Joe Biden faced criticism following a failed attempt to unite world leaders in condemning Russia’s war on Ukraine during a weekend G20 summit in India, USA Today reported.

Despite the absence of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the G20 nations declined to explicitly criticize Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.

Instead, they urged countries to “refrain from the threat or use of force to seek territorial acquisition” and expressed sorrow over “the human suffering and negative added impacts of the war.”

Ukraine’s foreign affairs ministry spokesman Oleg Nikolenko took to X, formerly known as Twitter to express his disappointment.

“We are grateful to the partners who tried to include strong wording in the text. However, in terms of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, G20 has nothing to be proud of,” he posted along with a mockup copy of changes Ukraine was expecting.

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Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee called the failed attempt of Biden “a real slap in the face to Zelenskyy as they’re conducting the counteroffensive.”

Following the summit, Biden traveled to Vietnam with the aim of strengthening ties. His next stop will be Alaska, where he plans to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Despite criticism, the U.S. officials reiterated their support for Ukraine and Biden urged Congress to allocate $20.6 billion for military assistance and humanitarian relief for Ukraine.

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