US invites Putin to G20 summit in December, possible Trump meeting
The United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in December, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said it could allow Putin to engage with President Donald Trump and other world leaders. Rubio made the remarks at the UN General Assembly after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, with talks covering the Ukraine war and bilateral relations. He said Trump is willing to meet anyone to solve problems, though any direct meeting would require preparation for a clear outcome. The invitation follows discussions on a limited ceasefire covering grain and energy, which Rubio said both Russia and Ukraine have shown interest in. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed readiness for a Black Sea maritime truce, while the Kremlin said no prerequisites exist for broader peace talks.