Key facts
- The U.S. invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Group of 20 summit in Miami in December.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the invitation, calling it an opportunity for Putin to engage with President Donald Trump and other world leaders.
- The summit is scheduled to be held at Trump National Doral.
- The Kremlin is considering the invitation, with a decision to be made through diplomatic channels.
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed concern that the invitation could encourage further Russian aggression.
- Washington is also pressing Moscow and Kyiv to consider a limited cease-fire covering attacks on energy infrastructure.
The United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the Group of 20 summit in Miami in December, according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Rubio stated that the invitation presents an opportunity for Putin to engage with President Donald Trump and other world leaders.
The Kremlin is considering the invitation, with a decision to be made through diplomatic channels. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov previously indicated that a summit between Putin and Trump would require preparatory work.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed concern that inviting Putin to the G20 could encourage further Russian aggression. Meanwhile, Washington is also urging Moscow and Kyiv to consider a limited cease-fire focused on attacks on energy infrastructure and possibly grain-related targets.
Rubio acknowledged that reaching an agreement on an energy truce is difficult due to differing targets—Ukraine attacking Russian oil infrastructure to reduce revenue, while Russia targets Ukraine's electrical grid. He noted that while such a truce would not end the war, it could mitigate some consequences and potentially form a basis for wider negotiations.
Rubio also warned of the potential for the conflict to spread beyond Ukraine through sabotage, hybrid attacks, or accidents involving military forces.