Why Russia-Ukraine war, climate change remain major sticking points

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While India is set to host a blockbuster edition of G20 Summit this weekend, a couple of sticking points have emerged in the way of a ‘Delhi declaration’ – climate change and the Russia-Ukraine war. Saudi Arabia and China are opposing language about phasing down or phasing out fossil fuels. Russia is at odds with the West about a strong condemnation of the war in Ukraine. India, meanwhile, has sought to ‘accommodate the views’ of Russia and China regarding the war in order to break the deadlock. A failure to produce a joint statement – which is normal diplomatic practice...