US Invites Putin to Miami G20

The U.S. has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in Miami in December. Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested this could be a chance for Putin to meet with President Donald Trump. Russia’s Kremlin spokesman called the invitation “grateful and appreciative” and stated a decision would be made through diplomatic channels.

• The U.S. invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the December G20 summit in Miami.
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated the invitation could lead to a meeting with President Donald Trump.
• The Kremlin expressed gratitude and stated a decision will be made via diplomatic channels.
• The invitation comes after Rubio’s meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the U.N. General Assembly.
• The U.S. continues to engage with Russia on the Ukraine war, despite stalled peace talks.