Trump Invites Putin to December G20 Summit in Miami

President Donald Trump has extended an invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit in Miami in December, as announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This invitation comes amid ongoing efforts by Washington to negotiate an end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Rubio stated that engaging with those one disagrees with is essential for problem-solving. He expressed hope that Putin would accept the invitation, which aims to facilitate discussions not only between the two presidents but also with other world leaders.

The announcement followed Rubio's meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during the UN General Assembly, where Lavrov reiterated Russia's commitment to its military operations in Ukraine. Concurrently, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to address the UN, seeking enhanced air defenses against Russian attacks.

A joint declaration from 51 countries reaffirmed support for Ukraine, highlighting concerns over Russian actions in the Black Sea and grain export disruptions.