US invites Putin to G20 Miami summit, Rubio confirms
Washington has formally invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the December G20 summit in Miami, per Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This marks a notable shift from prior US policy of isolating Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, though attendance remains uncertain. The move signals potential thaw in US-Russia relations and could impact Western unity on Ukraine sanctions.
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US Invites Putin to G20, Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Interest Reported by Rubio
The US has formally invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in Miami, confirmed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Concurrently, Rubio claims both Russia and Ukraine have expressed interest in a limited ceasefire focused on energy infrastructure and grain exports, though no agreement has been reached. This signals a potential shift towards diplomatic engagement and de-escalation, despite US caution that limited ceasefires will not lead to a full settlement.