The G20 summit was in danger of splitting due to Trump's stance on Ukraine, -. Reuters Disagreements over the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as the actions of the Donald Trump administration towards Russia, may prevent G20 participants from agreeing on joint statements following the meeting in Atlanta on October 30-31, the agency writes. Additional tensions were caused by the US decision not to invite the head of the South African Foreign Ministry, while Russian Minister Sergei Lavrov will take part in the summit. Some European officials even suggest taking two general photographs - separately with Lavrov and without him. According to the former chief economist of the US State Department Heidi Karbo-Rediker, the differences between the G20 members are deeper than ever. She also noted that Trump's position regarding Russia, especially the deal with Moscow and the lifting of some sanctions, could complicate the discussions: "The United States - and Trump in particular - took a very strong position with Putin and against Ukraine. Even if the issue is not brought up, it will remain "the elephant in the room," Karbo-Rediker said. At the same time, the head of EU diplomacy, Kaja Kalas, said that she intends to seek increased support in Ukraine and prosecute Russia through the Special Court and the Claims Commission. Hakin.az Contact us.

The G20 summit was in danger of splitting due to Trump's stance on Ukraine, -. Reuters Disagreements over the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as the actions of the Donald Trump administration towards Russia, may prevent G20 participants from agreeing on joint statements following the meeting in Atlanta on October 30-31, the agency writes. Additional tensions were caused by the US decision not to invite the head of the South African Foreign Ministry, while Russian Minister Sergei Lavrov will take part in the summit. Some European officials even suggest taking two general photographs - separately with Lavrov and without him. According to the former chief economist of the US State Department Heidi Karbo-Rediker, the differences between the G20 members are deeper than ever. She also noted that Trump's position regarding Russia, especially the deal with Moscow and the lifting of some sanctions, could complicate the discussions: "The United States - and Trump in particular - took a very strong position with Putin and against Ukraine. Even if the issue is not brought up, it will remain "the elephant in the room," Karbo-Rediker said. At the same time, the head of EU diplomacy, Kaja Kalas, said that she intends to seek increased support in Ukraine and prosecute Russia through the Special Court and the Claims Commission. Hakin.az Contact us.