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U.S. Invites Putin to 2026 G20 in Miami

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 10:48 PM UTC · How we work

Center

Trilateral peace proposal

The United States formally invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in Miami on December 14-15, 2026.
President Donald Trump said the meeting could host a trilateral discussion with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to end the war.
EU will keep condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine at the G20, regardless of attendees.
Marco Rubio said the summit lets Putin meet the U.S. president and other leaders.

Left

Calls for Accountability

The United States formally invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Group of 20 summit in Miami on December 14-15, 2026.
The invitation arrives amid war-crimes allegations and a humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, prompting calls for accountability.
Senator Marco Rubio announced invitation after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged continued financial pressure on Russia to curb war funding.

Blindspot

The International Criminal Court issued a 2023 arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, obligating member states to detain him, although the United States is not a party to the court.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

Russia entered the G8 as a full member in 1998 after Boris Yeltsin’s invitation, marking the first expansion of the club since its 1976 origins. The group was suspended in 2014 over Crimea and Russia withdrew permanently in 2017, while the G20 rose to prominence after the 2008 financial crisis. The United States now plans to host Putin at the 2026 G20 in Miami.

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Trilateral peace proposal

The United States formally invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in Miami on December 14-15, 2026.
President Donald Trump said the meeting could host a trilateral discussion with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to end the war.
EU will keep condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine at the G20, regardless of attendees.
Marco Rubio said the summit lets Putin meet the U.S. president and other leaders.

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