Trump Invites Putin to G-20 in Florida; EU Lawmaker Condemns Move
US President Trump has invited Russian President Putin to the G-20 summit in Florida, drawing sharp criticism from EU defense politician Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, who calls Putin a war criminal and says the invitation rolls out a red carpet. The move signals a potential shift in US-Russia engagement, but the invitation's acceptance and summit details remain unconfirmed.
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US Invites Putin to G20 Summit in Florida; EU Condemns, US Defends Move
US President Trump has extended an invitation to Russian President Putin for the upcoming G20 summit in Florida, marking a potential shift in US-Russia engagement and a possible first in-person attendance for Putin since 2019. This move has drawn condemnation from EU lawmakers, who label Putin a war criminal, while US officials defend the necessity of direct diplomatic engagement. Putin's acceptance of the invitation and the specific summit location remain unconfirmed.