Trudeau calls on G20 to reconsider Russia's seat at the table
CBC
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday that the G20 group of nations must re-evaluate the participation of Russia and its president Vladimir Putin following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
"When it comes to Vladimir Putin sitting around that table with the rest of us, that's going to be extraordinarily difficult for us and unproductive for the G20," Trudeau told reporters before entering the House of Commons.
"Bottom line, it can't be business as usual to have Vladimir Putin sitting around the table pretending that everything is OK. Because it's not OK and it's his fault."
Trudeau said the G20, which he described as a group dedicated to ensuring economic growth, will not be able to function with Russian participation.
"Russia has, right now, with its illegal invasion of Ukraine, upended economic growth for everyone around the world and can't possibly be a constructive partner in how we manage … the crisis," he said.
The G20's next meeting is set to take place from November 15 to 16 in Bali, Indonesia.
Russia's ambassador to Indonesia has said Putin plans to attend.
"It will depend on many, many things, including the COVID situation, which is getting better. So far, his intention is ... he wants to," said ambassador Lyudmila Vorobieva last week.
The G20 comprises the world's largest economies and includes the European Union among its members.
Numerous members have condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine, imposed punishing sanctions on Russia and supplied weapons and equipment to the Ukrainian military during the conflict.
U.S. President Joe Biden said last week he believes Russia should be expelled from the group, if other members agree.
"My answer is yes, [but] it depends on the G20," he told reporters on March 24 following the NATO summit in Brussels.
Biden said that if other G20 members don't agree that Russia should be banned from the group, Ukraine — which is not a member — should be invited to attend the November meetings.
Trudeau said conversations among G20 leaders and the group's chair about Russia's status in the group are continuing, but reaching a consensus on the question appears unlikely.
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