Sky News • 2021-10-20

COP26: Russia's President Vladimir Putin will not attend climate change summit in Glasgow, Kremlin announces

There is also continuing doubt over whether Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be involved in the talks in Scotland.

The New York Times • 2021-10-20

Putin Won’t Go to Glasgow for Climate Conference

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia may make a speech by video at the United Nations summit, which is seen as pivotal in efforts to stem climate change.

The Washington Post • 2021-10-20

Putin to stay home during climate summit in Glasgow

The Russian leader is still expected to attend via video link.

Independent • 2021-10-20

Putin snubs Cop26 climate summit, in blow for Boris Johnson

Move comes amid widespread speculation Chinese president Xi Jinping will also not travel to Glasgow