Trump Invites Putin to G-20 in Florida; EU Lawmaker Condemns Move
US President Trump has invited Russian President Putin to the G-20 summit in Florida, drawing sharp criticism from EU defense politician Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, who calls Putin a war criminal and says the invitation rolls out a red carpet. The move signals a potential shift in US-Russia engagement, but the invitation's acceptance and summit details remain unconfirmed.
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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, confirmed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This marks a significant shift in US policy towards Russia, moving from isolation to direct engagement, though Putin's attendance remains unconfirmed. Concurrently, Rubio reports Russia and Ukraine have expressed interest in a limited ceasefire focused on energy infrastructure and grain exports, but no agreement has been reached, and Russia maintains it will not end the war.