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.
The BRICS 2023 Summit saw the expansion of the alliance with the addition of six countries, potentially leading to a shift in the global economic order and significant de-dollarization efforts, while notable absences by Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping raised concerns, and China and India made progress in their border talks.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the G20 Summit in New Delhi and will be represented by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, according to a telephonic conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where they also discussed bilateral cooperation and regional and global issues.
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 Premier Li Qiang is expected to represent China at the G20 Summit in India next week, as President Xi Jinping will not attend the summit.
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.
The absence of President Xi Jinping from the G20 summit and the expansion of the Brics bloc highlight the declining interest of non-Western powers in Western-led institutions, signaling a shift towards alternative economic and financial arrangements.
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.
European leaders are frustrated by Chinese President Xi Jinping's decision to skip the G20 summit, as they see him as the key decision-maker and an opportunity to pitch their views on key issues like Ukraine.
President Joe Biden arrives in New Delhi for the G20 Summit, aiming to counter Russian and Chinese aggression while demonstrating the US's commitment to developing countries, despite the absence of Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.
President Joe Biden will attend the Group of 20 (G20) summit in India as a supporter, even as the US acknowledges that India's interests may diverge from Washington's, with India seeking to emphasize development issues and bridge the concerns of the world's largest economies with those of the Global South.
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.
Global leaders at the G-20 summit will issue a warning about the state of the global economy, noting the impact of multiple crises and the likelihood of a downturn.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will host the leaders of heavily indebted nations, Zambia and Venezuela, for state visits to China, prioritizing bilateral diplomacy over participation in the G-20 summit in India, symbolizing China's preference for conducting diplomacy on its home soil or within groups where it holds more influence.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak believes that the G20 leaders can address the enormous challenges facing the world and provide leadership, as he attends the summit in Delhi alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who emphasized India's inclusive approach to the G20 presidency and proposed granting the African Union permanent membership.
President Xi Jinping's absence from the G20 summit in New Delhi has left only China to explain the reason, according to a US official, casting doubt on China's commitment to the success of the bloc.
The G20 summit is set to feature strongmen leaders with human rights concerns, such as Mohammed bin Salman and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, reflecting a recognition that involving these countries is necessary for addressing issues like the Ukraine war and achieving consensus on global agreements.
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.
G20 leaders have arrived in Delhi, India for the annual summit, where they will discuss global issues such as inclusive growth, digital innovation, and climate resilience.
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 2023 New Delhi Summit of the G20 has been a success, with India demonstrating its ability to organize a global event; however, the summit's ability to produce substantial solutions to world problems, particularly the geopolitical crisis, is questionable. The summit managed to come up with a joint leaders' declaration, including language on Ukraine that accommodates all shades of opinion. The summit also focused on issues such as debt restructuring, climate change, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and terrorism financing. However, the effectiveness of these actions will depend on whether countries actually implement them.
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.
The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, praised the G20 Summit in Delhi for not allowing the war in Ukraine to overshadow the agenda and for consolidating the position of the Global South, preventing the West's attempts to "Ukrainize" the summit agenda.
The disappearance of China's defense minister and a series of recent upheavals in the country's top ranks are creating uncertainty about President Xi Jinping's leadership, which could impact other countries' confidence in China's economy and political stability.
The White House expresses disappointment that Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare will not be attending the Pacific Islands summit with U.S. President Joe Biden, as part of the U.S.'s efforts to counter Chinese influence in the region.
China's President Xi Jinping may not meet with US President Joe Biden later this year due to domestic issues and concerns of potential embarrassment, although recent interactions between Chinese and US officials have raised hopes for a future meeting.
