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EU pledges continued war condemnation at G20 despite US inviting Putin
Brussels confirms it will challenge Russia at the Miami summit even if Vladimir Putin decides to attend.
The short version
- The European Union announced it will continue condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine at December's G20 summit in Miami, regardless of whether Vladimir Putin participates.[Deutsche Welle]
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio invited Putin following talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, expressing hope the Russian leader engages with President Donald Trump and other world leaders.[Al Jazeera · Deutsche Welle]
- The Kremlin confirmed Putin will consider the US invitation, though he previously skipped G20 meetings in 2022 and 2023 despite formal invites.[Deutsche Welle]
Key facts
- The EU announced it will maintain its stance condemning Russia's war in Ukraine during the December G20 summit in Miami, regardless of attendee lists.[Deutsche Welle]
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended an invitation to Vladimir Putin after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the UN General Assembly.[Al Jazeera · Deutsche Welle]
- The Kremlin stated that Putin will consider the US invitation to the Miami summit.[Deutsche Welle]
- Putin previously declined to attend G20 summits hosted in Bali in 2022 and New Delhi in 2023 despite receiving invitations.[Deutsche Welle]
What remains uncertain
- Whether Russian President Vladimir Putin will accept the US invitation and travel to the G20 summit in Miami remains unconfirmed.[Deutsche Welle]
Sources
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