Vladimir Putin’s regime to ‘hear the chorus of global opposition’, Rishi Sunak says ahead of G20 summit | Politics News
Rishi Sunak has warned Vladimir Putin’s regime “will hear a chorus of global protest over its actions” as he prepares for the first day of the G20 summit.
The British Prime Minister will sit down with the leaders of the world’s 19 largest economies in Bali – the first meeting in the group’s 15-year history to be held in the shadow of a major war in Europe due to one of its members agitated.
Russia invaded Ukraine nearly nine months ago, leaving the rest of the world struggling to cope with the fallout, including rising food and energy prices.
However, many countries have stood firm, supporting Ukraine with weapons and aid, and imposing various sanctions on Russia.
Mr. Sunak will use the summit to push the world’s strongest economies to do more to reduce their reliance on Russian exports, while helping other economies do the same. on one’s own.
“Putin’s behavior cannot be normalized, which has no place in the international community,” he said.
“Russia’s actions put all of us at risk.
“As we provide the Ukrainian people with the support they need, we are also tapping into the breadth and depth of the UK’s expertise to protect ourselves and our allies.
“This includes building the next generation of British warships.
“Putin and those close to him will never have a legitimate seat at the table until they end the illegal war in Ukraine.
“At the G20, the Putin regime – which has stifled domestic dissent and fabricated it only with violence – will hear a chorus of global protest over its actions.”
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met at a cafe in Bali on Monday
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On the first day of the G20 summit, Mr. Sunak is expected to speak at a session on food and energy security, before a health session and a meeting with representatives of Saudi Arabia.
Last week, the UK enacted a law that prevents countries from using its maritime services to transport Russian oil unless the oil is purchased below a price cap – something 10 has described as a “measurement”. influential law, with the UK providing about 60% of global marine insurance”.
Mr Sunak will also reiterate the UK’s financial support for Ukraine, saying he pledged £4.1bn in aid while he was prime minister.
This includes £2.3 billion in military aid and Mr Sunak will promise to match this spending next year.
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Meanwhile, to bolster the UK’s defenses, Mr Sunak has announced the next phase of the Type 26 frigate programme, with a £4.2bn contract awarded to BAE Systems to building 5 more ships for the Royal Navy, in addition to 3 already built. .
No 10 said the project would support 1,700 jobs at BAE Systems sites in Govan and Scotstoun in Glasgow over the next decade, with 2,300 jobs supported in supply chains across the UK, though it did not say It’s clear how many of these jobs will be new. .
