Trump invites Putin to the Miami G20

Washington presents this invitation as an opportunity for dialogue, against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine.

Donald Trump has invited Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit scheduled for Miami in December. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced this on Wednesday, September 23, in New York, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

The invitation has been confirmed by the United States, but the Russian president's participation has not. Rubio expressed hope that Putin would agree to attend this meeting of world leaders.

Washington wants to maintain the dialogue

The US Secretary of State defended the value of meeting with officials with whom the United States has disagreements. According to him, the summit could allow Vladimir Putin to engage with Donald Trump, as well as other leaders.

Marco Rubio spoke shortly after a meeting with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, at a New York hotel. The announcement comes as Washington continues its efforts to secure an agreement ending the war in Ukraine.

The prospect of a Russian presence in Miami thus opens up a diplomatic possibility. It does not constitute a peace agreement, nor a commitment from Moscow to cease hostilities.

The war in Ukraine remains at the center of tensions

On the same day, before the UN Security Council, Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia had no intention of suspending its military operation. This position illustrates the gap that remains between the American willingness to negotiate and the conditions for a cessation of hostilities.

Rubio also mentioned a more limited option: a ceasefire targeting energy infrastructure. Such a measure would not end the war, but could, in his view, pave the way for broader discussions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky indicated that his country was ready to suspend its strikes against Russian energy facilities if Moscow made a reciprocal commitment.

For now, the announced next step remains the invitation of Putin to the G20. A Russian response and the details of a possible visit are still needed before a confirmed meeting in Miami can be discussed.