Trump invites Putin to G20 summit in Miami
President Donald Trump has invited his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit of world leaders in Miami in December, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday. The move comes as Washington struggles to secure a deal to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with Trump insisting that he is working with both [...] The post Trump invites Putin to G20 summit in Miami appeared…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the G20 summit in Miami in December. The invitation comes as Washington seeks to resolve Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Rubio stated that inviting Putin to the summit is an opportunity for him to engage with other world leaders.
The move follows a meeting between Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in New York, ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address to the United Nations. Lavrov, however, reiterated that Moscow will not pause its "special military operation" in Ukraine. Rubio also encouraged both sides to reach an energy ceasefire, which could potentially lead to broader agreement.
Zelensky has expressed willingness to halt strikes on Russian energy sites if Moscow agrees to do the same. The United States and Russia have spoken by telephone in the past, but their last meeting was in 2025. Rubio cautioned that the West Bank should not become a new source of crisis in the Middle East.
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