The Kremlin stated it is currently too early to confirm Putin's travel or a meeting with Trump, though it noted the invitation will be handled diplomatically. The news followed a 50 minute discussion between Rubio and Lavrov on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, which was the 5th face-to-face meeting between the two since 2025. Rubio noted that both nations have shown interest in a limited ceasefire to protect grain and energy infrastructure, though he clarified such a move would not end the war.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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US Invites Putin to Miami G20 for First US Visit Since 2019
Geopolitics26 days ago
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in New York on Wednesday to discuss the war in Ukraine and bilateral relations. During a briefing after the talk, Rubio announced that Washington has invited President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit in Miami this December. The invitation would mark the first time since 2019 that the Russian leader has attended a summit on American soil, providing a potential opening for him to engage with President Donald Trump and other world leaders.
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