The world’s leading economies are in Indonesia for the G20 summit

Twenty of the world’s leading economies are in Bali for the all-important G20 summit, including the U.S., China, France, India, the UK and Australia.

The forum is an opportunity for leading superpowers to improve relations and overcome shared economic challenges.

Global health architecture, digital transformations and sustainable energy transitions are the theme of this years meet.

Putin missing from G20

However, undeniably, this summit comes at a time of great geopolitical tension and conflict.

Notably, Russia’s Vladimir Putin will not be attending. Instead, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will take his position.

Reports have been circulating that Lavrov was taken to hospital upon arrival to Bali. However, these are claims the Russian firmly denies.

Lavrov has instead scolded ‘Western journalists’ for what he describes as false reporting.

The historic meeting will be an opportunity for leaders to come face-to-face in a bid to stabilise and reach consensus on a range of fronts.

There’s doubt the Ukraine war will be prominent on everyones mind.

Front and centre, is President Biden’s meeting with China’s Xi Jinping as the two leaders attempt to cooperate and improve relations.