US invites Putin to G20 summit at Trump's Miami golf club

The United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit in Miami in December, marking a significant reversal of Russia's international isolation since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the invitation, expressing hope Putin will accept. Rubio framed the invitation as an opportunity for Putin to engage with President Trump and other world leaders, stating Trump is willing to meet with "virtually anyone" to solve problems. The Kremlin has not yet publicly responded, and the move is likely to raise concerns from Ukraine and European countries. Russia remains a G20 member, though Putin has not attended a summit since 2019. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has said he would attend and meet with Putin if he does, emphasizing that "results matter" in ending the war.