Russia Invited to Attend US-Hosted G20 Summit at Highest Level

Regional outlets in Asia, Latin America and Europe frame the invitation as a test of whether global powers can keep talking while the Ukraine war drags on. They report both Trump’s argument that Putin’s presence could be "helpful" and his doubt that the Russian leader will actually come. Commentators in this block focus on how other G20 members, including middle‑income countries, will balance pressure from Western allies with their own interest in keeping Russia at the table.

• •Regional reports say the Kremlin has confirmed receiving a US invitation for Putin to attend the Miami G20.
• •Trump is quoted saying that having Putin at the summit would probably be very helpful for discussions.
• •Some G20 members outside Europe are described as favoring continued engagement with Russia to keep economic and energy talks moving.
• •Ukraine‑aligned outlets warn that a Putin appearance in Miami could weaken efforts to isolate Russia over the war.
• •Commentators in several countries question whether Putin will risk traveling to the United States while sanctions and arrest calls from some Western politicians continue.