British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told G20 officials on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin should be ready to face world leaders at the summit.. According to him, the departure of Russian troops from Ukraine would mean the “biggest change” in world affairs. It was reported by the British newspaper The Guardian.

“One person has the power to change everything” Sunak said. “It’s incredible that Putin doesn’t want to join us. Maybe if he does we can sort things out,” added Sunak, who, according to the paper, addressed Lavrov in his words, the first time since the war began in February when a British prime minister had met face-to-face with an official. Russian seniors. “Because the biggest change anyone can make is for Russia to leave Ukraine and end this barbaric war.” he added.

In remarks aimed at countries that have remained neutral in the conflict, including China and India, Sunak said all countries were in greater danger because the precedents were now being set.

“Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine has profound consequences for all of us, because it has undermined the basic principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity,said the British Prime Minister.

“We all depend on these principles. They are the foundation of the international order. They must be cared for. It is very simple – states must not attack their neighbours, they must not attack civilian infrastructure and civilian populations, and they must not threaten nuclear escalation. Those are certainly things we can all agree on.” he added.

Sunak also used his appearance to end the grain crisis. He called that fact unacceptable Russia is turning food and energy into weapons although two-thirds of Ukraine’s grain goes to developing countries.

Russia’s presence overshadowed the summit and raised concerns about the form of the final communiqué. However, according to DPA agency sources, Western countries managed to include passages condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine into the statement.

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