The G20 leaders' communique is almost ready to be presented to those attending the weekend summit of the group, India's G20 sherpa said on Friday, adding that the statement will be a "voice" of the global south and developing countries. India, which holds the rotating presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) major economies, is hosting the summit, and a consensus on the final document is key to its success. India wants the summit's final communique, the Leaders Declaration, to accommodate the views of Russia and China, which have blocked efforts by Western nations to include strong condemnation of Russia's war in Ukraine, Indian officials told Reuters this week.
The United Nations Security Council will hold its first formal discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) this week in New York, with Britain to call for an international dialogue about its impact on global peace and security. Governments around the world are considering how to mitigate the dangers of emerging AI technology, which could reshape the global economy and change the international security landscape. Britain holds the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council this month and has been seeking a global leadership role in AI regulation.
A top Ukrainian official on Saturday criticised the 'symbolic blow' of Russia assuming the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council. On Saturday Russia took over the presidency of the UN's top security body, which rotates every month. The United States on Thursday urged Russia to "conduct itself professionally" when it assumes the role, saying there was no means to block Moscow from the post.
Ukraine has called for Russia to be removed from the Security Council over the military operation launched in February last year. Russia last chaired the council in February 2022
Murray said on the 12th that as an "excellent host of APEC", the United States will invite Russia, one of the 21 member states, to participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting hosted by it next year. According to reports, at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting hosted by Thailand in May this year, when Russian Economy Minister Maxim Reshchetnikov gave a speech, representatives of some countries, including the United States, left the venue to protest Russia's special actions in Ukraine .