The G20 Extraordinary Virtual Summit, held on March 26, 2020, saw the Ukraine split the G20 EAMs, as a joint statement eluded the meet. The Ukraine, which is not a member of the G20, was invited to the summit as a special guest.
The summit was held to discuss the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The G20 EAMs, which includes India, the United States, China, Russia, and the European Union, had hoped to issue a joint statement at the end of the summit. However, the Ukraine’s presence at the summit caused a split among the EAMs, preventing the joint statement from being issued.
The Ukraine’s presence at the summit was seen as a sign of support for the country’s ongoing conflict with Russia. The Ukraine has been locked in a territorial dispute with Russia since 2014, and the presence of the Ukraine at the summit was seen as a sign of support for the country’s position.
The Ukraine’s presence at the summit also caused a split among the EAMs. The United States and the European Union supported the Ukraine’s presence, while China and Russia opposed it. India, which is not a member of the G20, was neutral on the issue.
The split among the EAMs prevented the joint statement from being issued. The statement was expected to include a call for a global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as a commitment to provide financial assistance to countries affected by the pandemic.
The Ukraine’s presence at the summit has been seen as a sign of support for the country’s ongoing conflict with Russia. However, it has also caused a split among the EAMs, preventing the joint statement from being issued. The G20 EAMs will now have to find a way to bridge the divide and come to an agreement on a joint statement.