Scholz Criticizes G20's Stance on Russia

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed disappointment with the G20 Summit's final communiqué, criticizing it for failing to clearly assign responsibility to Russia for its ongoing war against Ukraine, now reaching 1,000 days. He described the lack of decisive language as 'too little' and emphasized the suffering caused by what he termed Putin's 'blind megalomania.' Furthermore, Scholz reiterated his decision against supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine, citing concerns about Germany's direct involvement. The Chancellor also noted the communiqué's insufficient acknowledgment of Israel's right to self-defense amid tensions in the Middle East, reflecting broader geopolitical challenges affecting the G20. Scholz's remarks underscore the growing frustration among Western leaders over the G20's inability to confront Russia decisively.