US six others say they support Apec after Russian invasion protest

The opening ceremony of Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting during the Apec 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 21. - Reuters

BANGKOK (Reuters): Representatives of seven nations, including those who walked out of an Asia-Pacific trade ministers meeting in Bangkok to protest Russia's invasion of Ukraine, said on Sunday (May 22) they support the organisation and host nation Thailand.

Representatives of the United States, Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and New Zealand said in a joint statement that they had "grave concerns" over the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.