The G20 Miami summit is set to take place at Trump National Doral Golf Course and will focus on "unleashing economic prosperity by eliminating burdensome regulations, unlocking affordable energy and pioneering new technologies," according to President Trump's words.
Amazingly and quite surprisingly, the Russian Foreign Ministry hasannounced Russia has been invited to take part "at the highest level"- meaning President Vladimir Putin has beeninvited, per the Kremlin. The actual date is still far away, slated for Dec. 14-15, 2026.
But the fact that this has hit The Washington Post is sure to seriously raise eyebrows among European allies, as well as evoke the ire of Democrats in the US.
"President Trump has been clear thatRussia is welcome to attend all G20 meetingsas the United States focuses on delivering a successful and productive summit," a Kremlin spokesperson said in response to the alleged invitation. Here's what the Washington Post freshlyreported:
The United States intends to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Group of 20 leaders’ summitscheduled for December at President Donald Trump’s Doral golf resort in Miami, though the invitation hasnot yet been sent, administration officials said Thursday.
Moscow's statements could be in response to what thus far has been only an informal or verbal invite, or in response to the emerging reports this week.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin told journalists at the UN Headquarters that Moscow will confirm who it will send at a later date.
Europe would certainly receive it as a shock and surprise, given that Putin is directly banned from entering most European countries, given the International Criminal Court arrest warrant against him.
Trump on Thursday had told reporters that he was unaware of any personal invitation to Putin but did stipulate that itwould be"probably very helpful" if the Russian leader attended.
Trump as of Thursday at the Oval Office:
Source: ZeroHedge News
