What is the point of the G20 summit without Xi and Putin?
09/09/2023 •
The G20 summit remains significant and provides an opportunity for other nations to take charge and shape outcomes, even without Xi and Putin. — The majority of the comments, despite noting the absence of Xi and Putin, highlight the ongoing significance of the summit and see their absence as an opportunity for other countries, especially from the West, to influence outcomes. While some comments underline the growing geopolitical divide, others emphasize the capacity for the summit to continue its functions and address global issues, as suggested by India's confidence in finalizing a declaration.
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| 60% | 32 | Mastodon |
| 36% | 19 | Bluesky |
| 2% | 1 | 4Chan |
| 2% | 1 | Hacker News |
| 63% | Negative |
| 30% | Neutral |
| 7% | Positive |
| 55% | 😡 Anger |
| 21% | 😱 Fear |
| 17% | 😢 Sadness |
| 8% | 😃 Joy |
| 0% | 🥰 Love |
| 0% | 😯 Surprise |
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- Divided World: The absence of Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit reveals a divided world that cannot agree on issues affecting humanity as a whole.
- Geopolitical Events Overshadowing Absences: The Russian invasion of Ukraine, particularly Putin's potential arrest warrant for war crimes, is expected to have a more significant impact on the summit's outcomes than the absence of the two leaders.
- Opportunity for Others: The absence of Xi Jinping and Putin is seen as a potential opportunity for Western countries, the European Union, and countries like India to dominate discussions and shape the summit's outcomes. The European Union might approve the African Union's application for permanent G20 membership in their absence.
- Unusual or Expected Absences: Some commenters argue it's not unusual for leaders like Xi Jinping and Putin to skip such summits, indicating that their non-attendance might not significantly impact the summit's proceedings.
- Disappointment & Frustration: US President Joe Biden and European leaders express disappointment and frustration over the absences, emphasizing potential impacts on diplomatic relations and the summit's outcomes.
- China's Official Stance: Chinese Foreign Ministry explains Xi Jinping's absence, with Prime Minister Li Qiang representing China.
- Speculations & Alternative Motivations: There's speculation about reasons for the absences, suggesting they may be turning away from G20 to further their own spheres of influence or due to tensions with other participating nations.
- Significance of the Summit Unaffected: Top diplomats, including India's, emphasize that the absence of the two leaders does not detract from the overall importance of the G20 summit.
- Dying Multilateralism: A viewpoint suggests that the absence of Putin and Xi represents the dying embers of old multilateralism, while new opportunities emerge for countries like India.