Brief
Trump invites Putin to Miami G20 summit
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the invitation aims to give Putin a chance to meet global leaders at the December G20 in Miami.
By Felo News Desk · Published
U.S. President Donald Trump has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit scheduled for December in Miami, Florida, according to a statement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on September 23.
Rubio told reporters that the invitation is intended to provide "an opportunity for him to engage not just with the president, but with other world leaders" and expressed hope that Putin will accept. He added that meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly preceded the announcement.
In related remarks at the UNGA, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged greater financial pressure on Russia, while Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov dismissed calls for a pause in the conflict, accusing Europe of seeking to "pump the Kyiv regime with weapons." Rubio noted optimism about a limited cease‑fire on grain and energy, though he acknowledged challenges.
Key facts
- President Donald Trump invited Vladimir Putin to the December G20 summit in Miami. (aljazeera.com)
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the invitation aims to let Putin engage with global leaders. (aljazeera.com)
- Rubio's remarks followed a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the UNGA. (aljazeera.com)
Sources
- [1] aljazeera.com — originally reported as “Trump administration invites Putin to attend G20 summit in Miami”
