Trump invites Putin to Miami G20 summit, sparking debate
The United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the December G20 summit in Miami, as announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who framed it as a chance for engagement with world leaders amid efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Rubio confirmed the invitation after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York, noting Putin last met President Trump in August 2025 without agreement. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said no decision has been made, though Russia seeks a peace settlement, not a temporary ceasefire. The invitation faces criticism from EU officials like Kaja Kallas, who called it a "wrong path" to normalize aggression, and Polish PM Donald Tusk warned it could encourage Moscow. Putin has not visited the contiguous US since 2022, and the US, not an ICC signatory, faces no arrest warrant obligation.