Kremlin Weighs US Invitation for Putin to Attend G20 Summit in Florida
The Kremlin confirmed it is considering a US invitation for President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 meeting in Florida this December, expressing gratitude for the offer. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said a decision will be made through diplomatic channels. The invitation was extended by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio after he met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Rubio said he hopes Putin will accept, noting the event would allow Putin to speak directly with President Donald Trump. The G20 summit is scheduled for December in Florida. Russia's response comes amid ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two countries, with the Kremlin signaling openness to the proposal while keeping its final decision pending.