US invites Putin to G20 Summit in Miami, reversing isolation push

The United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 Summit in Miami in December, marking a reversal of efforts to isolate Russia. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the invitation, saying it offers Putin a chance to engage with other world leaders. Rubio framed the invitation as part of President Donald Trump's willingness to meet with "virtually anyone" to solve problems, and noted Trump remains open to one-on-one talks with Putin. The Kremlin has not yet publicly responded, and the move may raise concerns among Ukraine and European leaders. Russia remains a G20 member, though Putin has not attended a summit in person since 2019. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he would attend and meet Putin if necessary, while urging world leaders to continue pressuring Russia economically.