Key facts
- Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski called for a Black Sea ceasefire to allow grain shipments.
- Sikorski stated Russia must end its war in Ukraine before resuming energy sales to Europe.
- Poland is being considered for full membership in the G20.
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticized Poland's potential G20 membership.
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski called on Friday for a rapid ceasefire in the Black Sea to enable safe passage for grain shipments from both Ukraine and Russia. Speaking at a G20 meeting in Atlanta, Sikorski emphasized the need for a swift resolution to allow grain to reach countries in the Global South. He also stated that Russia must end its war against Ukraine before it should be allowed to resume energy sales to Europe. The United States, holding the G20 presidency, has proposed Poland become a full member, a move welcomed by Sikorski but met with criticism from Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio supported Poland's potential membership, citing its economic success.