Global Tensions Rise as Trump Skips G20 Summit Amid Ukraine Dispute and Climate Deadlock

Nov 22, 2025 08:19 pm CST

The G20 summit in Johannesburg faced significant challenges as Donald Trump's absence and a unilateral US plan for Ukraine created tensions with European allies. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized the importance of multilateralism while COP30 climate negotiations reached an impasse over fossil fuel phaseout agreements. The summit highlighted growing divisions in global governance as the US increasingly withdraws from international forums.