US invites Putin to G20 summit in Miami for first time during Russia-Ukraine war
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the Trump administration invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Miami, Florida, in December.
TL;DR
- The Trump administration has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Miami, Florida, in December.
- This would be the first G20 Leaders’ Summit in person since the Russia-Ukraine war began in 2022.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the invitation, stating it's an opportunity for Putin to engage with world leaders.
- President Trump previously suggested it would be beneficial for Putin to attend the summit.
- Trump has prioritized helping Ukraine and Russia reach a peace agreement and has spoken with Putin about this goal.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also met with Trump and expressed hope for an end to the war before winter.