Will Putin Attend the G20 Summit in Miami?

Russian President Vladimir Putin might make an appearance at the G20 summit scheduled in Miami this December. The Kremlin confirmed the possibility on Friday, following U.S. President Donald Trump's assertion that Putin's attendance would be beneficial despite the misstep of excluding Russia from the G8.

The United States has extended an invitation to Russia for this year's G20 summit, held in Miami, which Moscow has accepted, according to U.S. sources. Putin has been absent from G20 meetings since 2019 due to the pandemic and geopolitical tensions stemming from Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

While Trump initially conveyed the intention to invite Putin, formal invitations remain unissued. The Kremlin stated that Russia considers the G20 paramount amid ongoing global crises, reinforcing their commitment to participate. Some speculate about potential alternative Russian representation should Putin not attend.

(With inputs from agencies.)