Russia Weighs US Invitation for Putin to Attend G20 Summit in Florida

Russia said Wednesday it would consider a US invitation for President Vladimir Putin to attend a G20 meeting in Florida this December, following an offer from Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the reports, expressing gratitude and saying a decision would be made through diplomatic channels. Rubio, speaking after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, said he hoped Putin would accept the invitation, framing the event as a chance for the Russian leader to speak directly with President Donald Trump. The meeting is scheduled for later this year in the United States. The announcement marks a potential shift in US-Russia engagement, though no formal acceptance has been made. The invitation and Russia's cautious response come amid ongoing tensions between the two nations.