US Invites Putin to G20 Summit in Miami, Kremlin Expresses Gratitude
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in Miami, scheduled for December 14–15, 2026. The Kremlin thanked the invitation but has not yet decided on Putin’s attendance. The move is part of broader US efforts to engage with Russia and address issues related to Ukraine.
Where Sources Diverge
Some sources mention that the US has been considering the invitation to Putin since spring 2026, while others only state that the invitation was announced in September 2026.
The US invited Putin to the G20 summit already in spring. In April, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that the invitation was passed on 'at the highest level.'
Vladimir Putin has been invited to the G20 summit in Miami, which will take place on December 14–15 in Miami.
The Kremlin's response to the invitation is reported as gratitude in some sources, while others note that the decision on attendance has not been made.
Russia grateful for Putin invitation to attend G20 summit in US — Kremlin
In the Kremlin, they have not yet decided whether he will go.
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Putin's G20 invitation, draft budget top Kremlin briefing agenda tass.com
Russia grateful for Putin invitation to attend G20 summit in US — Kremlin tass.com
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the invitation after meeting with Lavrov in New York. The Kremlin had not yet decided on attendance and maintains that it will not halt the offensive
Moscow has expressed its gratitude for Washington’s invite for President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit in Miami in December Read Full Article at RT.com
Donald Trump invited Vladimir Putin to the Miami G20 in December, amid the United States' efforts to reach an agreement on Ukraine.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says summit would be opportunity for Russian president to engage with global leaders.
The United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit, which will take place this December in Miami. The U.S. Secretary of State announced this after meeting with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, during the UN General Assembly. Putin last met with the U.S. president a year ago in Alaska.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (54) confirmed at the UN General Assembly in New York that Russian leader Vladimir Putin (73) has been invited to the G-20 summit. The event will take place in December in Miami.
18+. THE CURRENT MATERIAL (INFORMATION) WAS PRODUCED, DISTRIBUTED AND (OR) SENT BY A FOREIGN AGENT INTERNET PUBLICATION "NOVAIA GAZETA" OR RELATES TO THE ACTIVITY OF A FOREIGN AGENT INTERNET PUBLICATION "NOVAIA GAZETA". US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Washington hopes for the participation of Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit, which will take place in Miami in December. He said this during a briefing after talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov within the framework of the UN General Assembly. Rubio also added that Moscow and Kyiv have shown interest in a "limited ceasefire", which could affect the energy infrastructure and grain supplies. " Of course, it is not easy to reach an agreement immediately, but we are trying to take all steps to make it happen, as it would be beneficial to the whole world and both countries, " said the Secretary of State. According to Rubio, the US is ready to play a "constructive role" in achieving such an agreement. At the same time, the idea of a new Russian-American summit has not yet been discussed, and such a meeting should be prepared, added Rubio. " Putin is also ready to meet with Trump, but there is no prelude for it, " said on Wednesday the spokesperson of the Kremlin, Dmitry Peskov. The last time Putin and Trump met in person was on August 15, 2025, in Alaska. The US invited Putin to the G20 summit already in spring. In April, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that the invitation was passed on "at the highest level." At the same time, the press secretary of the president, Dmitry Peskov, said that the decision on the trip has not yet been made.
"We think it's an opportunity for him to engage not just with the (U.S.) president but with other world leaders. We hope that's an invitation he'll accept," Rubio told journalists. "We remain open to engaging."
USA has invited Russian President, Vladimir Putin, to participate in the G20 summit in Miami in December. This is stated by the country's foreign minister, Marco Rubio, according to the news agency AFP:
NEW YORK (Sputnik) - Washington is open to engaging with Russia, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday.
Vladimir Putin has been invited to the G20 summit in Miami, which will take place on December 14–15 in Miami, stated US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in response to journalists' questions.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirms that Vladimir Putin has been invited to the G20 summit in Miami.
USA invites Russia's president to Miami in December.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says they are inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin to the upcoming G20 meeting to be held in Miami. - To solve problems, one has to meet the people one disagrees with, or the people one might have some issues with, so we have invited President Putin to the G20. We believe it is an opportunity for him to engage in dialogue not only with the president but also with other world leaders. We hope this is an invitation he will accept, says Rubio. The G20 leaders' summit takes place on December 14th and 15th. Putin met Trump in Alaska, USA, in August last year.
Washington is considering the possibility of inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in Miami. This was stated on September 23 by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The US has invited Putin to the G20 summit, stated US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.