Russia criticized sanctions and asset freezes during the G20 ministerial meeting Russian Chancellor Sergey Lavrov pointed to the policy of sanctions and asset freezes abroad as initiatives that harm world trade and emphasized the defense of a multipolar world order, reforms in global economic governance and the fight against neo-colonial practices. The measures also include "interception of commercial fleets, sanctions, asset freezes and other unscrupulous practices." The speech was delivered during the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting, in Atlanta, USA. At the meeting, Russia also confirmed its intention to continue being one of the main suppliers of energy resources, food and fertilizers to countries that need them.

Russia criticized sanctions and asset freezes during the G20 ministerial meeting Russian Chancellor Sergey Lavrov pointed to the policy of sanctions and asset freezes abroad as initiatives that harm world trade and emphasized the defense of a multipolar world order, reforms in global economic governance and the fight against neo-colonial practices. The measures also include "interception of commercial fleets, sanctions, asset freezes and other unscrupulous practices." The speech was delivered during the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting, in Atlanta, USA. At the meeting, Russia also confirmed its intention to continue being one of the main suppliers of energy resources, food and fertilizers to countries that need them.