Xi Jinping to Skip G20 Summit in India, Putin Also Not Attending

Chinese President Xi Jinping will skip the G20 summit in India this weekend, in a move that is likely to further strain relations between the two countries. Russian President Vladimir Putin has also decided not to attend the summit.

Xi’s decision to skip the summit is a snub to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is hosting the event. The two leaders have had a frosty relationship in recent years, with tensions rising over a number of issues, including the border dispute between their countries.

Xi’s absence from the summit is also a blow to the G20, which is the premier forum for international economic cooperation. The summit is expected to focus on issues such as the global economy, climate change, and food security.

Putin’s decision not to attend the summit is also significant. The Russian president has been under increasing pressure from the West over his invasion of Ukraine. His absence from the summit is likely to be seen as a sign of his isolation on the global stage.

The absence of Xi and Putin from the G20 summit is a sign of the growing rift between China and Russia on the one hand, and the West on the other. The summit is likely to be overshadowed by the ongoing war in Ukraine, and it is unclear how much progress will be made on other issues.