The Trump administration has issued a formal invitation for Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the Group of 20 summit to be held in Miami in December. “We’ve invited President Putin to the G20,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters Wednesday at a press conference on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. …
The Hill•Laura Kelly52m ago
Kremlin yet to respond publicly to US invitation that is likely to raise concerns from Ukraine and EU countries The United States has invited Vladimir Putin to take part in the G20 scheduled in Miami in December in what would be the first major summit with the Russian leader present since he launched his invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The invitation, which marks a significant reversal by the Trump administration of Russia’s international isolation, was announced by secretary of state Marco Rubio during a press conference on the sidelines of the United Nations conference in New York. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Andrew Roth in New York56m agoPlanning for the December gathering in Miami comes as security experts warn that escalations between Ukraine and Russia risk deepening the war.
The invitation could reshape diplomatic dynamics, offering a platform for dialogue amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and international scrutiny.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team2h ago
Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Friedrich Merz, Giorgia Meloni and Mahmoud Abbas are among more than 50 leaders who won't make it to the UN General Assembly. Their reasons range from illness and domestic affairs to holidays.
Deutsche Welle3h ago
Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready for an “energy ceasefire” with Russia, provided Moscow stops attacks on critical infrastructure.
Zelenskyy's diplomatic shift towards energy-focused talks may alter conflict dynamics, but limited scope could hinder broader peace prospects.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez10h ago
Zelensky calls for an ‘energy ceasefire’ with Russia and tells Trump he is ready for a trilateral meeting with Putin
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko told a youth forum that he and Vladimir Putin regularly argue over who is the bigger dictator.
The wide-ranging interview covers America's war with Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, the global energy crisis, Vladimir Putin, Ukraine, Artificial Intelligence warnings, and more.
ABC News19h ago
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns the risk of Russian drone, missile or land attacks against countries bordering Russia is "very high."
Europe’s fear of escalation is encouraging Putin.
Foreign Policy•David V. Gioe22h ago
NATO's deputy commander in Europe is warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin is becoming increasingly reckless as the war in Ukraine drags on and as he seeks to divide Western allies
Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman both have close ties to President Putin, and Kyiv said the move sent Moscow the wrong signals.
BBC23h ago
Increased diplomatic engagement could reshape geopolitical dynamics, but the fragile situation underscores the complexity of achieving peace.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez22 Sept
All but five of Russia’s 32 major oil refineries have been hit by Ukrainian drone attacks, costing the country an estimated $20bn. Experts tell Maira Butt that Zelensky has brought the reality of Putin’s invasion to the doorstep
President Trump is to be commended for everything he has done to try and bring about peace. But the reality is that there’s only one person who can truly end this pointless, destructive war. That person is Vladimir Putin.
The Hill•Robby Soave, opinion contributor22 Sept
Putin ally helped cover cost of renting private island in the Bahamas for wedding of Trump Jr and Bettina Anderson US politics live – latest updates A Republican senator has accused Donald Trump Jr of corruption and demanded a Senate investigation into revelations that a Russian oligarch bankrolled part of his recent wedding in the Bahamas. John Curtis, of Utah, wrote to the leaders of the US Senate judiciary committee on Tuesday, urging them to subpoena Trump Jr over his business dealings, his relationships with foreign individuals, gifts he has received – and any occasions where his connection to his father, Donald Trump, “was invoked or understood to provide value”. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Joseph Gedeon in Washington22 Sept
Utah Senator John Curtis also called for Hunter Biden to be subpoenaed
