G20 Summit | Moscow welcomes adoption of Summit Declaration

At the G20 meeting in South Africa, Maxim Aishkin, deputy head of Russia's presidential administration and head of the Russian delegation, revealed that several countries, including representatives from so-called 'unfriendly' nations, proposed joint economic cooperation projects to Moscow on the sidelines. These offers were non-public and aimed at finding ways to interact despite tensions. Aishkin highlighted the fragmentation of the global economy caused by Western sanctions, asset seizures, and other measures he deemed illegal by developed economies. He warned that escalating debts in G7 countries could lead to financial collapse and criticized major financial institutions for diverting aid to military purposes, pointing to corruption and fund misuse in Ukraine. Despite these issues, Moscow welcomed the G20's consensus on a joint declaration and expressed readiness for constructive engagement under the upcoming US presidency in 2026. The article, from SABC News Moscow, underscores Russia's perspective on ongoing geopolitical and economic strains within the G20 framework.