Russia issue will complicate Indonesia’s G20 plans

Significance

The G20, under Indonesia’s presidency this year, is divided on whether Russia should be expelled from the group over its invasion of Ukraine. Russia’s ambassador to Indonesia said last month that President Vladimir Putin plans to attend the group’s summit in Bali in late 2022.

Impacts

• If some members boycott G20 meetings in protest at Russian involvement, the group will be greatly weakened.
• Controversy over Russian participation could blight the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Thailand and the East Asia Summit in Cambodia.
• ASEAN will continue to be divided over the Ukraine situation.