Trump invites Putin to G20 at Florida resort; Rubio defends engagement
US President Trump has invited Russian President Putin to attend the G20 summit hosted at his Florida golf resort, a move that breaks with prior US policy of isolating Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Secretary of State Marco Rubio framed the invitation as necessary for diplomacy, signaling a potential shift toward direct engagement. The summit's location at a Trump property raises conflict-of-interest concerns, and it remains unclear whether Putin will accept.
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US Invites Putin to G20 Miami Summit; Limited Ceasefire Discussions
The US has formally invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the December G20 summit in Miami, signaling a potential shift in US policy from isolation to direct engagement. This move, confirmed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has drawn criticism from some EU lawmakers and raises questions about Western unity on Ukraine sanctions. Concurrently, Rubio reports Russia and Ukraine have expressed interest in a limited ceasefire concerning energy infrastructure and grain exports, though Russia maintains it will not end the war.