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Trump Invites Putin to Miami G20, Attendance Uncertain

4/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

A U.S. official confirmed that President Vladimir Putin will be invited to the G20 summit in Miami on December 14-15.
President Donald Trump said he doubts Putin will accept the invitation.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said no decision has been made about Putin’s attendance.
Russia, which has not attended a G20 meeting since 2019 because of pandemic and Ukraine war, receives an invitation that reflects administration’s push to reduce its isolation.

History

Historical Context

After Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea, Australia debated banning President Vladimir Putin from the Brisbane G20 but consensus failed, so he attended the meeting of the 19 sovereign members. The 2022 invasion prompted President Joe Biden to call for Russia’s removal, leading to Putin’s absence from the Bali summit. Now the United States, preparing to host the 2026 Miami G20, has invited him, echoing the earlier dispute.

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Story summary

A U.S. official confirmed that President Vladimir Putin will be invited to the G20 summit in Miami on December 14-15.
President Donald Trump said he doubts Putin will accept the invitation.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said no decision has been made about Putin’s attendance.
Russia, which has not attended a G20 meeting since 2019 because of pandemic and Ukraine war, receives an invitation that reflects administration’s push to reduce its isolation.

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