United States President Donald Trump has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the upcoming G20 summit in Miami, Florida, according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The invitation marks a further step in efforts to build ties between Washington and Moscow despite Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
The G20 summit is scheduled to take place in Miami in December 2026. The White House has not yet confirmed whether Putin has accepted the invitation. The Kremlin has also not issued a public response.
The invitation comes amid continued international sanctions on Russia and ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The United States has maintained that any dialogue with Moscow must respect Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Analysts suggest that Putin's potential attendance would be a significant diplomatic moment, marking his first visit to the United States since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. However, it remains unclear whether the Russian president will attend in person or virtually.
