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Russia's Lavrov says inviting Poland to attend G20 meeting breaks diplomatic rules
Yahoo • • world
Key Points:
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticized the US invitation of Poland to G20 meetings, calling it counter-productive and a breach of the consensus-based diplomatic practice of the G20.
- Lavrov argued that Poland does not qualify for G20 attendance due to its smaller economy and stated that Poland adds nothing new to the discussions, noting there is already sufficient Eastern European representation from NATO and the EU.
- Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski confirmed that the US proposed making Poland a permanent G20 member and that Warsaw is actively lobbying for this status.
- Sikorski also called for a rapid ceasefire in the Black Sea to enable safe grain shipments from both Ukraine and Russia, highlighting ongoing regional concerns amid the conflict.
