Russia will be well-represented at the G20 summit in December, according to Denis Agafonov, the Russian sherpa for the G20. The final decision on who will attend, including President Putin, will be made closer to the event, depending on various factors and the host country's approach.
Speaking at a meeting of the International Council for Cooperation and Investment, the diplomat said that "the Americans had made a technical error"
Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the G20 summit to be held in the United States at the end of the year will have an intensive agenda due to emerging and growing international crises. He noted Russia would be adequately represented at the event.
Recent reports highlight diplomatic maneuvers regarding the upcoming G20 summit, ongoing military operations between the US and Iran, and escalating tensions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including debates over European arms production and financial aid.
South Korean and U.S. diplomats met in Washington to discuss stabilizing global energy supply chains within the G20 framework amid regional tensions. The sherpas also reviewed preparations for the G20 summit in Miami on Dec. 14-15, covering agenda items including trade, deregulation and energy prosperity. South Korea is set to host the G20 summit in 2028.
President Trump said he would like to see Russian President Putin at the G20 summit in Miami in December, though he expressed doubt that Putin would actually attend. The White House intends to invite Putin to the summit, with a senior administration official saying Russia would be welcome at both ministerial meetings and the leaders' summit. Russian officials confirmed an invitation exists but said it is too early to确定谁将出席。
US President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin's attendance at the G20 summit in Miami in December would be "very helpful," though he expressed doubt that Putin would actually attend. Trump responded negatively when asked if he had sent an invitation but noted the potential value of Putin's presence. Earlier reports indicated Trump intended to invite Putin, while Russia confirmed it had been invited to participate at the highest level.
US President Donald Trump intends to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in December in Miami, Florida, according to The Washington Post citing US State Department sources. A senior administration official stated no formal invitations have been issued yet, but Russia is a G20 member and will be invited to attend ministerial meetings and the leaders' summit on December 14-15. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin confirmed Russia had been invited to participate at the highest level.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov addressed multiple topics at his April 23 briefing, including searches in Dagestan's Ministry of Natural Resources, the Eksmo publishing scandal, and Russia's G20 participation. Peskov stated Russia continues exporting oil to stabilize global energy markets, with no new OPEC+ production initiatives. He noted housing restoration instructions for Dagestan residents are being urgently worked out, while declining to comment on law enforcement matters.
Russia has been invited to participate at the highest level in the G20 summit scheduled for December 14-15 in Miami, Florida, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined priorities for the US G20 presidency including economic growth stimulation, financial system modernization, and digital asset development.
