Ahead of the G20 summit in Miami, speculation is mounting over whether Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend. The Kremlin says a high-ranking Russian official will be present, but stops short of confirming Putin’s participation. With global tensions rising, Russia is signalling that the summit matters and expects consequential discussions—leaving the key question unresolved.
While the G20 spotlight stayed on Delhi, the Sustainable Finance Working Group met in Varanasi to push climate finance forward—aiming to scale both private and public sustainable funding. Experts say the direction is encouraging, but important specifics remain unclear, leaving parts of the agenda unfinished and raising questions about how commitments will translate into action.
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The US has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in Miami this December in Florida. President Donald Trump, however, said he doubts Putin will attend. The move hints at a possible shift in US-Russia engagement, despite Putin having avoided Western soil since the Ukraine invasion. Russia’s participation remains subject to a final decision from Moscow.
India’s G20 satellite aimed at climate and pollution monitoring is expected to launch in 2027, with ISRO leading the effort. The space roadmap goes further: India is also targeting a human moon mission by 2040. Alongside these milestones, ISRO is developing a titanium vessel for the Samudrayaan deep ocean mission.
As New Delhi hosts G20 leaders representing most of the world’s GDP, the Bharat-versus-India identity debate is back in the spotlight. The question is bigger than branding: observers warn that shifting how the country is presented could blur the boundary between India’s foreign policy messaging and domestic politics, just as the global stage opens.
Amitabh Kant says India’s G20 Presidency will unfold in a “fractured world” marked by deep geopolitical tensions and economic strain. He warns the agenda may be shaped by challenges ranging from war-related disruption to recession risks, requiring India to work on bridging relationships while navigating competing priorities and uncertainties.
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