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US invites Putin to December G20 meeting, possible Trump summit

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on September 23, 2026

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· Last updated: September 23, 2026

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US Invites Putin for G20 Miami Summit with Potential Trump Meeting

US Extends G20 Invitation to Putin Amid Ongoing Diplomatic Efforts

Details of the Invitation

NEW YORK, Sept 23 (Reuters) - The United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to a December G20 meeting in Miami, Florida where he could hold a summit with President Donald Trump, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday.

Kremlin's Initial Response

The Kremlin said Russia would consider the invitation.

US-Russia Relations and Ukraine Conflict

Rubio, speaking after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, said the US remained open to engaging with Russia on the war in Ukraine, despite stalled efforts to bring an end to the conflict.

Rubio's Statement on G20 Opportunity

"We’ve invited President Putin to the G20. We think it’s an opportunity for him to engage not just with the president but with other world leaders. We hope that’s an invitation he’ll accept," Rubio said.

Previous Putin-Trump Meetings

Putin and Trump met in Anchorage, Alaska in August last year, but Putin has not visited the lower 48 states since before Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Russian Reaction to the Invitation

Russian news agencies quoted Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying that Russia was "grateful and appreciative for this invitation." 

"We will make a decision and work through it via diplomatic channels," he added.

Potential G20 Meetings with Other Leaders

Rubio also said Trump could potentially meet again with China's President Xi Jinping — who arrives in Washington for a state visit on Wednesday — at the G20 summit as well as at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in Shenzhen.

(Reporting by Simon Lewis and Reuters; Editing by Cynthia Osterman and Sonali Paul)

Key Takeaways

  • The G20 summit will be held December 14–15, 2026, at Trump National Doral in Miami; Russia is a member and will be invited to both ministerial and leaders’ meetings. (en.wikipedia.org)
  • Secretary of State Rubio confirmed the invitation on September 23, 2026, and expressed hope that Putin would accept and engage with Trump and other world leaders. (theguardian.com)
  • The Kremlin, through spokesman Dmitry Peskov, responded that Russia is “grateful and appreciative” and will decide via diplomatic channels—though Putin has not attended a G20 in person since 2019. (aol.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has the US invited Vladimir Putin to the G20 meeting?
Yes, the US has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 meeting in December in Miami, Florida.
Could there be a summit between Putin and Trump at the G20?
A summit between Putin and former US President Donald Trump is possible at the Miami G20 meeting according to US officials.
What has the Kremlin said about the G20 invitation?
The Kremlin has stated that Russia is grateful for the invitation and will consider it through diplomatic channels.
Will President Xi Jinping also attend the summit?
President Xi Jinping is expected to be in the US for a state visit and may meet Trump at the G20 as well as at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting.
What is the main focus of US-Russia engagement at the G20?
The US remains open to diplomatic engagement with Russia, particularly regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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