The United States has extended an invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit in Miami this December, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced. This move presents an opportunity for Putin to engage directly with U.S. President Donald Trump and other world leaders amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
The invitation is seen as part of Washington’s broader efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict in Ukraine. President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have recently discussed potential steps toward a ceasefire, including a proposed pause in attacks on energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy has indicated his willingness to meet Putin if he attends the summit.
The Kremlin has yet to respond to the invitation. Putin has not participated in an in-person G20 summit since 2019, although he joined the 2023 meeting virtually. The upcoming summit is scheduled to be held at Trump National Doral, a golf resort in Miami, and will gather leaders from major economies such as China, India, the European Union, and the United Kingdom.
Rubio highlighted that President Trump remains open to a direct meeting with Putin if a clear purpose for the talks is established. The invitation marks a potential shift in U.S. diplomatic engagement with Russia, as the Trump administration seeks to initiate direct dialogues over the war in Ukraine.
As the G20 summit approaches, the international community continues to watch closely for developments in U.S.-Russia relations and any potential progress in resolving the conflict in Ukraine. The invitation underscores the complex dynamics at play and the ongoing search for diplomatic solutions to global challenges.