The U.S. has extended an invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the upcoming G20 summit in Miami, marking the first major international gathering with the leader since his 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The move signals a shift by the U.S. administration toward easing Russia’s diplomatic isolation, a decision that is expected to draw criticism from Ukraine and European allies. Announced by the U.S. secretary of state during a press conference at the UN in New York, the invitation reverses a long-standing stance of exclusion for Putin. The Kremlin has yet to respond publicly to the offer, leaving uncertainty over Russia’s participation.
Kremlin yet to respond publicly to US invitation that is likely to raise concerns from Ukraine and EU countries The United States has invited Vladimir Putin to take part in the meeting of the G20 scheduled in Miami in December in what would be the first major summit with the Russian leader present since he launched his invasion of Ukraine in 2022.The invitation, which marks a significant reversal by the Trump administration of Russia’s international isolation, was announced by Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, during a press conference on the sidelines of the United Nations conference in New York. Continue reading...
