US President Donald Trump invites Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend this year’s Group of 20 (G20) summit in Miami, planned for December. The proposal is reported as part of the Trump administration’s preparations for the meeting.
The reports note that the invitation comes amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Washington is said to be trying to secure a deal related to ending Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, while Trump publicly frames his efforts as working with both sides to stop the war. Security experts cited in one account warn that escalations between Russia and Ukraine could deepen the conflict as diplomatic activity continues.
Other coverage focuses on the likelihood of resistance from leaders at the summit. The New York Times reports that many countries’ leaders are unlikely to welcome Putin’s presence given Russia’s war against Ukraine. Together, the outlets present the invitation as simultaneously a diplomatic overture and a politically contentious move that may affect participation and security planning for the event.
