The United States and its allies in the G-7 group of nations have been adamant in demands that the communique squarely condemn Russia for the invasion of Ukraine, which has been opposed by the Russian and Chinese delegations.
India, which holds the current G-20 presidency, has kept a largely neutral stance on the war, declining to blame Russia for the invasion, seeking a diplomatic solution and sharply boosting its purchases of Russian oil. “Either we have the same language or we do not sign on the final communique,” Mr Le Maire told reporters on Friday.