Trump invites Putin to G20 at Florida resort; Rubio defends engagement
US President Trump has invited Russian President Putin to attend the G20 summit hosted at his Florida golf resort, a move that breaks with prior US policy of isolating Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Secretary of State Marco Rubio framed the invitation as necessary for diplomacy, signaling a potential shift toward direct engagement. The summit's location at a Trump property raises conflict-of-interest concerns, and it remains unclear whether Putin will accept.
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US Invites Putin to G20 Miami Summit; Limited Ceasefire Discussions Emerge
The United States has formally invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the December G20 summit in Miami, signaling a potential shift in US policy toward direct engagement with Russia. Concurrently, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reports that both Russia and Ukraine have expressed interest in a limited ceasefire focused on energy infrastructure and grain exports, though no agreement has been reached. These developments indicate a cautious diplomatic opening amidst ongoing conflict.