‘We hope he’ll accept’: US invites Putin to G20 summit at Trump golf club

Kremlin yet to respond publicly to US invitation that is likely to raise concerns from Ukraine and EU countries

‘We hope he’ll accept’: US invites Putin to G20 summit at Trump golf club

TL;DR

  • The US has invited Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in Miami in December.
  • The summit will be held at the Trump National Doral golf club.
  • This invitation marks a potential shift in US policy towards Russia's international isolation.
  • The Kremlin has not yet publicly responded to the invitation.
  • The invitation is likely to concern Ukraine and other European leaders due to ongoing Russian aggression.
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has previously stated readiness to meet with Putin at the summit.
  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the invitation aims to provide an opportunity for engagement with world leaders.
  • Trump is reportedly seeking to negotiate a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, focusing on energy prices.