G20 Summit In Bali Live | Zelensky Tells G20 leaders ‘Russia Ukraine War Must End Now’ | News18 Live
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told world leaders at the G20 Bali summit that Russia's war must end now.He also pleaded for an extension of a significant grain export deal due to expire soon.Mr Zelensky appeared in a video speech beamed to leaders gathered on the Indonesian island.Vladimir Putin, the leader of Russia - a member of the G20 - refused to attend and sent his foreign minister Sergei Lavrov instead.In his speech, first reported by AFP, Mr Zelensky said: "I am convinced now is the time when the Russian destructive war must and can be stopped."He outlined a number of strategies, including ensuring nuclear and food safety, the ending of hostilities, and a prevention of escalation.He repeatedly addressed the leaders as the "G19" - pointedly excluding Russia.Chief among his requests was an extension of what is known as the Black Sea Grain Initiative which was struck in July between the United Nations and Russia.
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