After almost two years of war, Ukraine casts a long shadow over Davos this year
The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are set to cast a long shadow over the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week.
Global business and political leaders and officials are expected to focus on the ongoing fighting in Ukraine as it approaches its second anniversary and a political resolution seems a distant prospect.
A fireman is carrying a stretcher for the injured following the rocket attack on a hotel in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on January 10, 2024. In the evening of January 10th, Russia launched a missile attack on Kharkiv. Rockets struck a local hotel, resulting in at least 10 injuries, including foreign journalists. (Photo by Pavlo Pakhomenko/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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“Rebuilding Trust” is the main theme of the 54th annual economic forum that runs from Jan. 15-19. Aside from war, global trade, inflation, supply chains and technological change are expected to be high on the agenda.
Perhaps the most heavyweight political figures set to be in attendance are China’s second-in-command Li Qiang and French President Emmanuel Macron, who will both give special addresses.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his delegation will also be in attendance, trying to galvanize support for the country at a time when the outlook for ongoing international aid is looking shaky.
Ukraine has opened “Ukraine House Davos” at WEF and will be presenting speakers and events aimed at maintaining a spotlight on the war and Kyiv’s needs.
— Holly Ellyatt
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