US invites President Putin to December G20 summit in Miami

On September 23, 2026, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio officially announced that the United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the upcoming G20 summit, scheduled for December in Miami. Rubio expressed hope that Moscow would accept the invitation, noting that Putin's attendance would provide a valuable opportunity for high-level discussions with President Donald Trump and other international leaders.

Simultaneously, Secretary Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss bilateral relations and ongoing international conflicts, including the situations in Ukraine and the Middle East. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, both sides emphasized the necessity of restoring bilateral ties and agreed to continue diplomatic dialogue. Rubio also confirmed that he and the Russian leadership maintain regular contact.

In related diplomatic developments, U.S. officials are preparing for the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, expected early Thursday. President Trump is scheduled to personally welcome him at the airport, a rare gesture for a visiting foreign leader. The administration expects further opportunities for engagement with President Xi during the APEC and G20 summits later this year.