G20 summit in Bali overshadowed by Ukraine war

Synopsis

Foreign ministers from G20 developed and emerging economies gather in Bali, Indonesia, amid the ongoing war in Ukraine and a global food and energy crisis. Indonesia's foreign minister calls for an end to the conflict, highlighting the tensions present at the meeting. Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov faces criticism from Western officials, including Germany's foreign minister Annalena Baerbock, who confronts him about Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This meeting marks the first significant encounter between Russian and Western foreign ministers since the war began, with Western leaders emphasizing that there will be no business as usual. Lavrov's arrival in Bali is met with protests, and he walks out during Baerbock's speech, avoiding direct engagement with other officials, including Ukraine's Dmitry Kuliba and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The atmosphere is charged, reflecting the deep divisions over the war and its implications for international relations.