Main Topic: Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to attend the G20 summit in New Delhi and the risks he faces.
Key Points:
1. Putin is considering attending his first in-person meeting with Western leaders since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
2. The G20 summit could be politically aggressive towards Putin, with potential confrontations and challenging questions from journalists.
3. Putin's attendance at the summit would be a high-stakes decision, as he seeks to relaunch himself on the world stage and repair relations with the West.
US President Joe Biden and other world leaders are set to visit India in September for the G20 Summit, with multiple hotels in Delhi-NCR being earmarked for attendees.
US President Joe Biden will discuss various global issues, including the social effects of the Russia-Ukraine war and climate change, at the G20 Summit, reaffirming the US commitment to the forum as the premier platform for economic cooperation, according to White House press secretary Karine Jean Pierre.
US Secretary of the Treasury Janet L Yellen will attend the G20 Leaders' Summit in New Delhi to focus on strengthening the global economy, supporting low and middle-income countries, and addressing global challenges such as climate change and pandemics.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is unlikely to attend the G-20 Summit in Delhi, according to reports, but US President Joe Biden expressed disappointment and stated that he will still have an opportunity to meet with Xi Jinping in November during the APEC conference in San Francisco.
US President Joe Biden's participation in the upcoming G20 Summit in New Delhi is uncertain following First Lady Jill Biden's positive Covid-19 test, making him the third major leader to potentially miss the event.
China's top security agency suggests that a meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Joe Biden in San Francisco will depend on the United States demonstrating enough sincerity in their actions towards China.
U.S. President Joe Biden plans to offer financial support to developing countries in Africa, Latin America, and Asia as an alternative to China's Belt and Road project, taking advantage of Chinese President Xi Jinping's absence at the G20 meeting and China's economic downturn.
G20 Summit 2023 is set to begin with leaders arriving in Delhi, India, and preparations at both the government and grassroots levels have been made to host the event, including infrastructural and urban transformations, according to G20 Chief Coordinator Harsh Shringla.
India is hosting the G20 summit as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to establish himself as a global leader, but activist Arundhati Roy criticizes the event as a vanity event for Modi and raises concerns about the treatment of minorities in India.
President Biden aims to use the G20 summit as an opportunity to strengthen the U.S.'s position as the leader of the global system, boost funding for the World Bank, and counterbalance China's Belt and Road Initiative; meanwhile, a potential strike looms for General Motors and Ford, and the Federal Reserve plans to maintain interest rates while addressing inflation concerns.
President Joe Biden is set to visit India for one-on-one talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on issues such as China's assertiveness, climate change, and artificial intelligence, despite their ideological differences and concerns about India's human rights record.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden discussed ways to deepen and diversify their partnership, including defense, nuclear energy, and emerging technologies, during a private dinner at the G20 Summit, expressing confidence in advancing shared goals of sustainable development and multilateral cooperation.
President Biden aims to rally support for Ukraine and promote American investment in the developing world at the G20 summit in India, presenting new plans for a transit corridor connecting partner nations and unveiling World Bank reforms, challenging China's global trade expansion and providing a better option for emerging economies.
The G20 reached a consensus and adopted the New Delhi Leaders Summit Declaration, which called for upholding international law, peaceful conflict resolution, and diplomacy.
China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin will be absent from the G20 summit, highlighting changing dynamics as leaders focus on domestic issues and pursue alternative multinational organizations, while President Joe Biden sees the event as an opportunity to engage with allies and advocate for U.S. leadership.
President Joe Biden seeks to fill the power vacuum left by Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping at the G20 Summit in India, aiming to cement the United States as the world's undeniable power and strengthen diplomatic ties with India while highlighting the staying power of democracies.
US President Joe Biden described India's plan to build a rail and shipping corridor linking India with the Middle East and Europe as a "game-changing investment" during the G20 Summit, aiming to boost trade, transport energy resources, and improve digital connectivity.
President Biden exchanged a warm handshake with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the G20 summit in India, despite previously criticizing him for human rights abuses and the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
US President Joe Biden stated that the G20 Summit demonstrated the ability to address urgent global issues, including the climate crisis and economic stability, through collaborative solutions.
The G20 summit in New Delhi concludes with Russia and the US praising a consensus declaration that avoids directly criticizing Russia for the war in Ukraine, but highlights the human suffering caused by the conflict and calls on all states not to use force to grab territory.
The G20 summit in New Delhi showcased India's growing economic and geopolitical influence, but also highlighted concerns about the country's Hindu nationalist government and its approach to press freedom as journalists were largely restricted from covering the event.
U.S. President Joe Biden held high-level talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the G20 summit in India, discussing stability and downplaying the possibility of China invading Taiwan, while also addressing China's economic challenges and their impact on the global economy.
President Joe Biden has reiterated during his visits to India and Vietnam that his goal is not to "contain" China, but rather to strengthen relationships and ensure China plays by the rules of the international order.
The G20 Summit hosted by India was regarded as a success for the Modi government, and US President Joe Biden emphasized the importance of human rights and the role of civil society and a free press in his discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Biden also expressed the desire for a stable relationship with China and praised Modi's leadership and hospitality.
President Joe Biden ended a press conference in Vietnam after the G20 summit, stating that he needed to go to bed, but not before confirming discussions with Chinese Premier Li Qiang about stability and ensuring access and denying that the partnership with Vietnam is intended to isolate China.
President Joe Biden is seeking to counter China's influence in the developing world through high-profile meetings during his trip to India and Vietnam, emphasizing that the US is a trustworthy partner without wanting a new Cold War, but signs of geopolitical fractures remained evident.
President Biden's recent trip to Asia for the G20 summit showcased his accomplishments in diplomacy but also drew attention to concerns about his age.
The G20 summit in New Delhi saw the admission of the African Union, the launch of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, and an absence of Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, signaling shifts in the international order and a move towards more inclusive organizations; however, Pakistan must address its internal issues to participate in these global trade networks and have its voice heard on issues like Kashmir.
President Joe Biden will hold his first face-to-face meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu since he returned to office, and will also meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as well as address the United Nations General Assembly and meet with other world leaders.
Senior aide to President Joe Biden, Jake Sullivan, held meetings with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Malta, aiming to ease tensions between the United States and China and potentially paving the way for a future meeting between Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
