US President Joe Biden said on Thursday that he believes Russia should be removed from the G20 and that it is up to Ukraine to decide whether it needs to cede part of its territory to reach a ceasefire.
“My answer is yes,” Biden said during a press conference when asked if Russia should be removed.
“It depends on the G20. That was raised today, and I raised the possibility that if that can’t be done – if Indonesia and others don’t agree – then we should, in my opinion, ask Ukraine to be able to participate in the meetings, being able to participate and observe .”
The White House had declined to publicly comment on reports that the US and allies want Russia removed from the group, but it left the door open to the possibility.
And after reports this week suggesting Russia might be removed, Russia’s ambassador to Jakarta said on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin “wants to go” to the G20 summit in Indonesia in November.
Furthermore, when asked during Thursday’s press conference whether Ukrainian President Zelensky needs to cede some territory to obtain a ceasefire with Russia, Biden said the decision rests with the Ukrainians.
“This is a total judgment based on Ukraine. Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine. I don’t believe they have to do that, but there is a trial,” Biden said, adding that there are ongoing discussions that he has not participated in.
“It’s their judgment to make,” he added.
Source: CNN Brasil
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