Russia Welcomes U.S. G20 Summit Invitation for Putin but Has Not Decided on Attendance
The Russian government has expressed appreciation for a U.S.-led invitation to President Vladimir Putin to attend the upcoming G20 summit in Miami, though no final decision has been made regarding his participation. The move comes amid stalled diplomatic efforts to end Russia's war with Ukraine and could provide an opportunity for Putin to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump. European leaders have strongly criticized the invitation, warning it risks normalizing Russian aggression and potentially encouraging further military actions in Ukraine. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas voiced concerns that such a gesture might be interpreted as legitimizing Russia's ongoing war efforts.
Topics: Diplomacy G20 Summit Russia-Ukraine War U.S.-Russia relations