One of the conditions for the possible presence of the Kremlin leader is “agreed upon by all members,” and the second is “benefit,” the official explained.
The head of the ruling regime of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, can participate in the meeting of the leaders of the G20, “if there is a consensus among all members” and “if it is useful.” This is what US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a visit to France.
“In the current situation, it is difficult to imagine how it will be useful and how consensus can be reached among all participants,” the American official admitted at the same time.
He also answered a question about a possible handshake between Putin and US President Joe Biden. According to him, the idea was never to exclude the leader of Russia or the Kremlin Vladimir Putin from the G20.
“The policies of Russia and Putin trigger what is happening in terms of Russia’s relations with the G20 or G7, around the world. Therefore, if the policy changes, we do not exclude anything. The problem is that now We have no evidence that policy is changing,” Blinken explained.
He also expressed hope that the day will come when the relationship between our countries and Russia will be very different from the present.
“Unfortunately, it is not like that, and it is not because of Putin’s policies. Russia is not an outcast, and for us individuals are not so important as the policies that the country pursues,” added the US Secretary of State.
We remind you that the Brazilian authorities are working to ensure that the Russian leader Vladimir Putin will be able to attend the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro in the fall of 2024, despite the arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court .
As you know, on March 17, 2023, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin and Children’s Rights Commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova. They are accused of illegally deporting thousands of children from Ukraine.
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