Biden administration extends invitations to 120 leaders for 2nd Summit for Democracy
1 year, 9 months ago

Biden administration extends invitations to 120 leaders for 2nd Summit for Democracy

Firstpost  

Washington: The Biden administration has extended invitations to 120 global leaders for next week’s Summit for Democracy, including representatives from eight countries that weren’t invited to the White House’s inaugural summit in 2021. The countries of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Gambia, Honduras, Ivory Coast, Lichtenstein, Mauritania, Mozambique, and Tanzania were extended invitations to this year’s summit after being left out of the invite list for the 2021 gathering. The world has seen big change since the December 2021 summit with countries emerging from the global pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the largest-scale war in Europe since World War II that has devastated the eastern European country and rattled the global economy. The president will look to make the case that the events of the last year have put into stark relief that democratic government grounded in the rule of law and the will of the governed remains — despite its frequent messiness — the best system to promote prosperity and peace, according to White House officials.

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The NATO summit was about Ukraine and Biden. Here are some key things to know
5 months, 1 week ago

The NATO summit was about Ukraine and Biden. Here are some key things to know

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — NATO leaders met this week to celebrate the alliance’s 75th anniversary under the cloud of deep political uncertainty in its most powerful member — the United States. Over three days in Washington, Ukraine, Russia, the threat posed by an increasingly aggressive China and NATO’s future dominated the formal summit discussions, although all eyes were on Biden. Biden said …

Biden kicks off NATO summit with highly scrutinized speech
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden kicks off NATO summit with highly scrutinized speech

NPR  

Biden kicks off NATO summit with highly scrutinized speech President Biden kicks off a NATO summit with a speech. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: President Biden welcomed world leaders to Washington this week for a summit to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the NATO alliance. KHALID: Well, the NATO alliance has been a key priority for President Biden, and …

Biden and Zelenskyy to sign agreement between US, Ukraine before G7
6 months, 1 week ago

Biden and Zelenskyy to sign agreement between US, Ukraine before G7

Associated Press  

BRINDISI, Italy — President Joe Biden and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will sign a bilateral security agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine on Thursday when they meet on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Italy. National security adviser Jake Sullivan said the security agreement would not commit U.S. troops directly to Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s invasion — a …

Joe Biden heads to G7 summit focused on Ukraine aid, China's support for Russia
6 months, 1 week ago

Joe Biden heads to G7 summit focused on Ukraine aid, China's support for Russia

Hindustan Times  

U.S. President Joe Biden flies to Italy on Wednesday for meetings with Group of Seven leaders aimed at increasing pressure on Russia over its war against Ukraine and China for its support of Moscow and excess industrial capacity. Biden will press other G7 leaders to agree to an innovative plan to use future interest on some $281 billion of Russian …

Kamala Harris will represent the US at a Swiss ‘peace summit’ for Ukraine
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kamala Harris will represent the US at a Swiss ‘peace summit’ for Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris will represent the U.S. at this month’s Swiss-organized global peace summit on the war in Ukraine, an event promoted by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. “The Vice President will underscore the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to supporting Ukraine’s effort to secure a just and lasting peace, based on Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity” and the principles …

Zelensky invites Joe Biden, Xi Jinping to attend Ukraine peace summit amid war
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Zelensky invites Joe Biden, Xi Jinping to attend Ukraine peace summit amid war

Hindustan Times  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday urged US President Joe Biden and China's President Xi Jinping to attend a peace summit in Switzerland next month. "I am appealing to the leaders of the world who are still aside from the global efforts of the global peace summit: to President Biden, the leader of the United States, and to President Xi, …

Biden is summoning congressional leaders to the White House to talk Ukraine and government funding
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden is summoning congressional leaders to the White House to talk Ukraine and government funding

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will convene the top four congressional leaders at the White House on Tuesday to press lawmakers on passing an emergency aid package for Ukraine and Israel, as well as averting a looming government shutdown next month, according to a White House official. The top four leaders include House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., Senate Majority Leader …

US credibility is on the line in Ukraine funding debate
1 year ago

US credibility is on the line in Ukraine funding debate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — One of President Joe Biden’s favorite stories is about his first international summit after taking office, when he declared that “America is back” in the wake of Donald Trump’s erratic and isolationist leadership. “What are the Japanese, the Koreans going to think?” “The future of global American leadership,” he added, “is being killed right now in Congress.” Standing …

Zelenskyy to meet Biden in US amid push for Congress to approve more aid
1 year ago

Zelenskyy to meet Biden in US amid push for Congress to approve more aid

India TV News  

Biden-Zelenskyy meeting: US President Joe Biden invited Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to a meeting at the White House on Tuesday. Zelenskyy also said on Sunday on the Telegram messaging app that the Ukrainian leader would arrive in Washington on Monday and that he would meet Biden during a working visit that would include "a series of meetings and discussions." A …

UNGA Briefing: Permanent observers, more Security Council and what else is going on at the UN
1 year, 3 months ago

UNGA Briefing: Permanent observers, more Security Council and what else is going on at the UN

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. WHAT HAPPENED AT THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON WEDNESDAY …

Zelenskyy questions Russia's place at United Nations ahead of General Assembly address
1 year, 3 months ago

Zelenskyy questions Russia's place at United Nations ahead of General Assembly address

India TV News  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday said that the United Nations needs to answer why Russia, which he referred to as "Russian terrorists", still has a seat at the tables of power in the world body. I think it's a question to all the members of the United Nations," Zelenskyy said after visiting wounded Ukrainian military members at a New …

The spotlight is on Ukraine at UN leaders’ gathering, but is there room for other global priorities?
1 year, 3 months ago

The spotlight is on Ukraine at UN leaders’ gathering, but is there room for other global priorities?

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The war in Ukraine and its visiting president take center stage at the United Nations this week, but developing countries will be vying for the spotlight as well as they push for faster action on poverty and inequality at the first full-on meeting of world leaders since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted travel three years ago. Richard Gowan, …

Ukraine is in spotlight at U.N. gathering, but is there room for other priorities?
1 year, 3 months ago

Ukraine is in spotlight at U.N. gathering, but is there room for other priorities?

LA Times  

People arrive at United Nations headquarters in New York on Sunday ahead of this week’s General Assembly. Richard Gowan, U.N. director of the International Crisis Group, said that after the recent meeting in New Delhi of the Group of 20 major economic powers, “for some European leaders right now there is not a lot of political capital in going to …

Biden set for busy week of foreign policy, including talks with Brazil, Israel and Ukraine leaders
1 year, 3 months ago

Biden set for busy week of foreign policy, including talks with Brazil, Israel and Ukraine leaders

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden' s busy agenda for his time at …

Biden to push for more Ukraine support, action on climate crisis at UNGA
1 year, 3 months ago

Biden to push for more Ukraine support, action on climate crisis at UNGA

Al Jazeera  

White House adviser says Joe Biden will use trip to UN General Assembly next week ‘to advance US interests and values’. US President Joe Biden will push for greater action to tackle the climate crisis, fund development in the Global South and bolster support for Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion when world leaders hold high-level talks at the United Nations next …

Biden to attend next month’s G-20 summit in New Delhi, while Harris will head to Jakarta for ASEAN
1 year, 4 months ago

Biden to attend next month’s G-20 summit in New Delhi, while Harris will head to Jakarta for ASEAN

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The White House announced Tuesday that President Joe Biden will attend next month’s Group of 20 summit in New Delhi, India. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said that meetings—and Biden’s talks with leaders on the sidelines of the summit—will focus on climate change, Russia’s war in Ukraine and more. The White House has not said which …

President Biden to host PM Modi for Official State Visit to US on June 22
1 year, 7 months ago

President Biden to host PM Modi for Official State Visit to US on June 22

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden will host Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an Official State Visit to the United States, which will include a state dinner, on June 22, the White House announced on Wednesday. Prime Minister Modi's visit will strengthen two countries' shared commitment to a free, open, prosperous, and secure Indo-Pacific, she said, amid China's aggressive behaviour in the …

President Zelensky will be happy to speak at the G-20 summit in September, says Ukrainian First Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzhaparova
1 year, 8 months ago

President Zelensky will be happy to speak at the G-20 summit in September, says Ukrainian First Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzhaparova

The Hindu  

India should invite representatives from Ukraine during the G-20 summit to be held here in September, said Kyiv’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzhaparova in New Delhi on April 11. Addressing a special gathering at the Indian Council of World Affairs, Ms. Dzhaparova described Russia’s war against Ukraine as “unprovoked” and said the United Nations has failed to deliver peace …

Would not be correct to prejudge outcome of G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting: Vinay Kwatra
1 year, 9 months ago

Would not be correct to prejudge outcome of G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting: Vinay Kwatra

The Hindu  

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra on Wednesday refused to speculate on whether the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting would be able to come out with a joint communique in the backdrop of widening differences between the West and Russia on the Ukraine conflict. The two-day G20 foreign ministers meeting begins this evening and the main discussions will take place on Thursday. Mr. …

Biden gathering with 50 African leaders in first such summit in eight years
2 years ago

Biden gathering with 50 African leaders in first such summit in eight years

LA Times  

Then-President Obama attends at the 2014 U.S. Africa Leaders summit in Washington, D.C. President Biden is hosting nearly 50 African leaders this week in an effort to show “renewed commitment” to a continent routinely neglected by the West, one that has been battered by coups and wars, poverty and the pandemic, but that also has seen vast Chinese investment in …

Biden to back African Union spot in G20 at US-Africa summit
2 years ago

Biden to back African Union spot in G20 at US-Africa summit

Al Jazeera  

The United States is expected to discuss the African Union’s role in the Group of 20 nations at a three-day summit in Washington, DC. US President Joe Biden will back a permanent spot for the African Union in the Group of 20 major economies, seeking to elevate the continent’s role, the White House said. The Biden administration has backed the …

Biden administration to co-host second democracy summit next year
2 years ago

Biden administration to co-host second democracy summit next year

Al Jazeera  

The United States will co-host a second “Summit for Democracy” next year, the White House has announced, with the goal of strengthening democratic institutions and fighting corruption around the world. “During the ‘Year of Action’ following the first Summit for Democracy in December 2021, the United States and over 100 partner governments around the world have taken meaningful steps to …

US, Iran to speak at UN; Zelenskyy to appear from Ukraine
2 years, 3 months ago

US, Iran to speak at UN; Zelenskyy to appear from Ukraine

Deccan Chronicle  

UNITED NATIONS: Leaders of two of the world’s most-watched nations — U.S. President Joe Biden and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi — will be among those who have their say on the second day of the U.N. General Assembly’s first fully in-person meeting since the coronavirus pandemic began. Biden’s address on Wednesday is expected to have a heavy focus on the …

Biden invites 110 countries for summit on democracy; Taiwan invited, China excluded
3 years, 1 month ago

Biden invites 110 countries for summit on democracy; Taiwan invited, China excluded

India TV News  

US President Joe Biden has invited 110 countries to a virtual summit on democracy on December 9 and 10. This list, however, figures Taiwan -- a decision likely to irk China amid the worsening ties between the two permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. Traditional Arab allies of the US -- Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Qatar and the …

Over 100 world leaders to attend UN gathering in person
3 years, 3 months ago

Over 100 world leaders to attend UN gathering in person

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — More than 100 heads of state and government are planning to attend the U.N. General Assembly’s annual gathering of world leaders in person next week, including U.S. President Joe Biden, King Abdullah II of Jordan and the presidents of Brazil and Venezuela, according to the latest speakers list. The prime ministers of Japan, India and the United …

Biden will meet Ukraine's Zelensky at White House two years after his infamous phone call with Trump
3 years, 3 months ago

Biden will meet Ukraine's Zelensky at White House two years after his infamous phone call with Trump

Daily Mail  

President Joe Biden will welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the White House on Wednesday after their meeting was pushed back as Biden grappled with dueling crises in the Kabul airport suicide attack that killed 13 US servicemembers and the devastating toll of Hurricane Ida. Two years ago former President Trump dangled a possible White House meeting over Zelensky's head …

Biden to host ‘Summit for Democracy’ in December: White House
3 years, 4 months ago

Biden to host ‘Summit for Democracy’ in December: White House

Al Jazeera  

The virtual event will allow world leaders ‘to speak honestly about the challenges facing democracy’, White House says. US President Joe Biden will convene a virtual “Summit for Democracy” on December 9 and 10, the White House says. The summit will serve “as an opportunity for world leaders to listen to one another and to their citizens, share successes, drive …

Ukraine’s president finally gets date for White House visit
3 years, 5 months ago

Ukraine’s president finally gets date for White House visit

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, whose hopes for a White House meeting played a central part in former President Donald Trump’s first impeachment, will finally get his chance for an Oval Office sit down late next month. But the administration decided to publicly announce the exact date of Zelenskyy’s visit — Aug. 30 — as a top State Department …

Joe Biden, Vladimir Putin kick off summit with a handshake
3 years, 6 months ago

Joe Biden, Vladimir Putin kick off summit with a handshake

India TV News  

U.S. President Joe Biden and Russia’s Vladimir Putin have opened their face-to-face talks Wednesday at a lush lakeside Swiss mansion, a highly anticipated summit at a time when both leaders agree that relations between their countries are at an all-time low. “And the areas where we don’t agree, make it clear what the red lines are.” Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, …

Biden and Putin summit to take place next month in Switzerland
3 years, 7 months ago

Biden and Putin summit to take place next month in Switzerland

CNN  

CNN — The first face-to-face meeting between President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will take place next month in Switzerland, the White House confirmed Tuesday, as the administration and the Kremlin finalize arrangements for the summit. In its own statement, the Kremlin said, “We intend to discuss the state and prospects of further development of Russian-American relations, problems …

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