Kremlin Weighs U.S. Invitation for Putin to Attend G20 Summit in Miami

Sep. 24, 2026 Vladimir Putin. kremlin.ru The Kremlin said Wednesday it appreciates an invitation from the United States for President Vladimir Putin to attend the upcoming G20 summit in Miami, Florida, and will consider whether to accept. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed earlier in the day that the Trump administration had formally invited the Russian leader to the annual gathering, scheduled for December. "We've invited President Putin to the G20. We think it's an opportunity for him to engage not just with the president but with other world leaders. We hope that's an invitation he'll accept," Rubio said. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia was "grateful for and appreciative of this invitation." "We will make a decision and work through it via diplomatic channels," Peskov was quoted as saying by state media. Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump last met in Anchorage, Alaska, in August 2025, which marked the Russian leader's first visit to the United States in a decade. Putin has not visited the lower 48 states since before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Reuters contributed reporting. Read more about: Putin , United States , G20 Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more White House to Invite Putin to G20 Summit in Miami, Though Trump Doubts He’ll Attend The Kremlin leader last attended a G20 summit in person in 2019, the year before the Covid-19 pandemic. 2 Min read Trump-Putin Summit to Take Place on U.S. Military Base Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is the headquarters for entities including Alaska Command as well as the Alaskan NORAD Region. 1 Min read Putin Tells Envoy U.S. Responsible for 'Ukraine Crisis' Lynne Tracy becomes ambassador during the worst crisis in years between the U.S. and Russia. 1 Min read Putin Vows to Retaliate After U.S. Senate Sanctions Vote The U.S. Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a bill calling for tougher economic sanctions against Russia