European leaders gathered at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro to address the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. Germany's Chancellor raised concerns about North Korea's involvement in Russia's war in Ukraine during discussions with China. Despite this, Germany decided against supplying Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, citing caution as a primary reason.
Chancellor Scholz emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine while avoiding actions that could escalate the conflict further. He described North Korea's deployment of soldiers as a concerning development that must not be allowed to continue.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer highlighted the need for engagement with China on areas of disagreement, including China's support for Russia's actions in Ukraine. The partnership between China and Russia has strengthened in the wake of the conflict, raising concerns among Western leaders.
Starmer criticized Russia for its recent update to its nuclear doctrine, which now considers aggression from a non-nuclear state, with the involvement of a nuclear country, as a joint attack on Russia. This move has been viewed as irresponsible rhetoric by the British Prime Minister.
Starmer reiterated his commitment to supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, emphasizing the need to provide necessary assistance for as long as required to achieve victory.
