The Washington Post reported, citing administration sources, that Trump intends to invite Putin to the G20 leaders' summit in Miami. The summit is set to take place in December at Trump's golf resort in Doral. An official invitation has not yet been dispatched, the sources said.
A US administration official confirmed that Russia, as a G20 member, will be invited to ministerial meetings and the leaders' summit. The US State Department stated that Trump has made clear Russia is welcome to participate in all G20 gatherings.
Official invitations have not yet been sent at this time, but Russia is a G20 country and will be invited to ministerial meetings and the leaders' summit.
Trump commented on Thursday that he was not aware of the invitation to Putin but would not oppose it. He said that if Putin came, it would be very beneficial. Trump added that he believes one must talk to everyone. However, he expressed skepticism that Putin would actually travel to the US.
Russian officials said on Thursday that Putin had been invited to the summit, but it was not clear if he would attend. Putin has visited the US only once since the war in Ukraine began, for a meeting with Trump and their delegations in Anchorage, Alaska, last August. The substance of that meeting was described as quite meager.
The potential invitation comes amid ongoing tensions over Russia's war in Ukraine. It remains unclear how other G20 members will react to Russia's participation. The exact date and agenda of the Miami summit have not been announced. The invitation, if extended, could signal a shift in US-Russia relations. Some analysts suggest that Putin's attendance might be unlikely given the current geopolitical climate. The White House has not commented on the report.