Biden looks to woo back allies as Putin, Xi skip G20 summit

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Mr Biden’s effort hinges on whether other participating powers see the G20 as a still-relevant gathering to steer the global economy. Tensions over the war in Ukraine are only the latest wedge in the diverse and often chaotic multilateral coalition, while China and Russia have sought other forums to exert their influence. Mr Putin is set to meet North Korea leader Kim Jong-un in Russia’s Far East, in what could further undermine international efforts to isolate Pyongyang. Leaders will likely struggle until the last minute to find compromise on language describing Russia’s war in Ukraine – risking the first time...