Russia launches fresh missile strikes across Ukraine as G20 leaders meet Energy situation ‘critical’ across Ukraine after strikes, which Kyiv says are Russian response to Zelenskiy’s G20 address The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2022
China praises Russia's opposition to nuclear war at G20 summit Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi told Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov during a meeting at the Group of 20 (G20) summit that Moscow's position that a nuclear war ought not be fought showed a "rational" and "responsible" attitude. Reuters · Nov 15, 2022
Trudeau expresses concerns to China's Xi over 'interference' Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau raised "serious concerns" over suspected domestic interference by China in his first talks with President Xi Jinping on Tuesday in more than three years, a Canadian government source said. Reuters · Nov 15, 2022
China's Xi urges better ties following rare summit with Australian PM China's President Xi Jinping met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the margins of the G20 summit in Bali, marking the first time in five years that the leaders of the two countries have had a formal sitdown. Radio France Internationale · Nov 15, 2022
US-China talks: Biden and Xi attempt to play down superpower tensions but Ukraine and Taiwan loom large Presidents Xi Jinping of China and Joe Biden of the United States have held their first face-to-face meeting since 2017. The pair met on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, to discuss their joint obligation for charting a new course towards a better a bilateral relationship. The Conversation · Nov 15, 2022
Kyiv hit by missile strikes as residential buildings seen burning in flames “Residents of Kyiv, stay in shelters, two explosions have been recorded in the capital so far,” the Kyiv City Administration wrote in a message to residents Daily Mirror · Nov 15, 2022
Russian missiles strike Kyiv, mayor says The strikes come as world leaders gathered in Indonesia for the G20 summit. Axios · Nov 15, 2022
Macron: France and Turkey will keep up work to allow Ukrainian grain exports French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said France and Turkey will keep working towards facilitating grain exports from Ukraine which were hit by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Reuters · Nov 15, 2022
Spanish PM urges China's Xi to use influence over Putin to end Ukraine war Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to use his influence over Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine, the Spanish government spokesperson said on Tuesday. Reuters · Nov 15, 2022
G20’s dysfunctional family show little sign of working together in a crisis Communique unlikely to stretch beyond usual platitudes despite the need for a global plan for recovery The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2022
What are world leaders saying about Russia and Ukraine at G20? As Russia and Ukraine trade blame at the Bali summit, other world leaders call for unity. Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2022
Take care with energy use but support will continue, says Sunak Prime minister also urges City to curtail bonuses and says he is keen to reduce reliance on food banks The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2022
Italy's Meloni discusses Ukraine, China in G20 meeting with Biden Italy's new Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni discussed continued support for Ukraine, stability in the Mediterranean and the Indo-Pacific regions and ties with China in her first meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden, her office said on Tuesday. Reuters · Nov 15, 2022
Russia's Lavrov Says West Tried to 'Politicize' G20 Declaration Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Western countries had tried to "politicize" a joint declaration at the Group of 20 (G20) summit, accusing them of pushing to include a line condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine on behalf of all participating countries. A draft declaration by leaders of… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 15, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2022 Australia has to accept Chinese power. But Albanese shows he can ride the tiger While the PM has already chosen sides in the superpower fight, his diplomatic coup in meeting Xi means he can start building mutual respect with Beijing
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 15, 2022 G20 Summit Kicks Off in Bali...Ukraine Tops the Agenda Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stressed to the leaders of the world's wealthiest countries on Tuesday that now is the time to stop Russia's war Ukraine under his proposed peace plan. Zelenskiy appeared via videolink at the G20 summit, on the Indonesian island of Bali, overshadowed by the war in Ukraine…
The New Daily · Nov 15, 2022 Xi-Albanese talks a warm return to normalcy, but awkward diplomatic dance to come Mr Albanese praised a “warm” return to communication as the first formal meeting with China in six years took place at the G20 summit.
Reuters · Nov 15, 2022 Ukraine sets out plan to export more grain to poor countries Ukraine wants to feed at least 5 million more people facing acute food shortages by the end of next spring under proposals set out by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to the Group of 20 nations on Tuesday, a senior aide said.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2022 First Thing: Republicans one seat away from control of House in midterms After almost a week of counting, Republicans look set to retake the house with a narrow margin. Plus, media groups urge world leaders to impose climate tax on fossil fuel firms
The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2022 India’s energy conundrum: committed to renewables but still expanding coal Critics says India’s plans to increase coal production to 1bn tonnes a year are environmentally devastating and unnecessary
ABC News · Nov 15, 2022 Australia and China finally talk and a Russian hospital mystery: These were the big moments from the G20 summit in Bali The G20 is in full swing on the resort island of Bali. But as usual, all the big moments and intrigue are happening on the sidelines of the summit. This is what you missed.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2022 Albanese tells Xi that Australia will stick to its values as he tries to mend China relations Australian prime minister raised trade and human rights concerns at ‘very constructive’ meeting as Chinese president said improving ties was important for region
Reuters · Nov 15, 2022 Germany's Scholz hopeful for G20 resolution condemning Russian invasion There are encouraging signs at the G20 meeting in Bali for a consensus that Russia's war against Ukraine is not acceptable and that nuclear weapons must not be used, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday.
Daily Mirror · Nov 15, 2022 New UK cost of living payments worth up to £1,100 tipped to be announced this week The £650 payment for Universal Credit claimants, £150 for disabled benefit claimants and £300 for millions of pensioners has been tipped to be repeated next year in the Autumn Statement
Radio France Internationale · Nov 15, 2022 France urges China to bring Russia to negotiating table over war in Ukraine French President Emmanuel Macron has urged China's Xi Jinping to bring Russia to the negotiating table over the war in Ukraine, officials said after the pair met on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Indonesia.