The European Council Will Bring Up Wars Between Russia And Ukraine At The G20 Summit

European Council President Charles Michel in a press statement on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Saturday. (photo: Doc Antara)

JAKARTA - The European Council will raise the issue of Ukraine and Russia at the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia.

I will be present at the G20 Summit in person. There are a number of priority issues that the European Council will raise at the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia. First, the Ukraine-Russia war, increased mutually beneficial cooperation, and climate change," said the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, in a press statement on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit at Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Saturday, November 12.

He said the European Council strongly criticized Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Russian war in Ukraine threatens world food security, energy supply, and world stability.

Russia's aggressiveness in Ukraine has disrupted world food security, energy supply and world stability, Michel said.

He said Europe relies on Russia for fossil fuels. Therefore, Europe is accelerating the energy transition from fossil fuels to new and renewable energy.

To resolve the crisis in Ukraine, he called on China to pressure Russia to stop the war in Ukraine.

"We are approaching China. It is important to approach China because it has a great influence on Russia," Michels said.

Regarding cooperation, he said the European Council wanted mutually beneficial cooperation with various parties.

"We will promote mutually beneficial cooperation. It is important for Europe to carry out partnerships that are mutually beneficial to each other," Michel said.

Regarding climate change, he said it was important to increase climate action to help achieve emission reductions from each country. All countries must work together to make an economic transition and energy transition.

Previously, EU countries reached an agreement in favor of stricter climate rules.

The stricter deal will remove carbon emissions from motorized vehicles, especially four-wheelers by 2035.