Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday that the G20 group of nations must re-evaluate the participation of Russia and its president Vladimir Putin following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
"When it comes to Vladimir Putin sitting around that table with the rest of us, that's going to be extraordinarily difficult for us and unproductive for the G20," Trudeau told reporters before entering the House of Commons.
Trudeau said the G20, which he described as a group dedicated to ensuring economic growth, will not be able to function with Russian participation. "It will depend on many, many things, including the COVID situation, which is getting better. So far, his intention is ... he wants to,"Russian officials say president Vladimir Putin, seen here on March 25, plans to attend the November meeting of G20 leaders in Indonesia.Numerous members have condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine, imposed punishing sanctions on Russia and supplied weapons and equipment to the Ukrainian military during the conflict.
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