Trump faces backlash for inviting Putin to G20 meeting in US

WorldPolitics
24 Sep 2026 • 7:33 PM MYT
The Independent
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Trump faces backlash for inviting Putin to G20 meeting in US

  • Donald Trump faces backlash after inviting Russian president Vladimir Putin to attend a G20 summit in Miami this December.
  • EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas criticised the decision, stating it is the wrong path to normalise leaders who start wars and kill civilians.
  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the invitation as an opportunity for engagement, whilst the Kremlin expressed gratitude for the offer.
  • The invitation comes as reports emerge that the CIA warned European allies of potential Russian sea drone attacks targeting Spain, France, or Italy.
  • Concerns are growing across Europe that Russia may escalate attacks against Nato member states to probe the Western alliance's defences.

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