Zelensky seeks direct talks with Putin at G20 summit in Miami
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he wants to arrange a personal meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the G20 summit in Miami, scheduled for December 2026. Zelensky said he will attend if Putin does, adding that results matter more than words. The Kremlin has not said whether Putin will attend.
Key Facts
- Zelensky said he will fly to Miami for the G20 summit if Putin attends.
- The G20 leaders' summit is scheduled for December 2026 in Miami.
- The Kremlin has not yet said whether Putin will attend the Miami summit.
- Putin last attended a G20 summit in person seven years ago.
Zelensky's Proposal
Zelensky said he wants to arrange a personal meeting with Putin during the G20 summit in Miami. He said he will fly to Miami if the Russian leader attends the summit of G20 leaders, scheduled for December 2026. "We must be there. We must meet, talk and make a decision," Zelensky said. He added that what he plans to say to Putin matters less than the results. "It's not about words. What I say to him or what he wants to say to me doesn't matter. Results matter. That's all," the Ukrainian leader said.
Kremlin Response
The Kremlin has so far declined to say whether Putin will travel to Miami for the G20 summit. Putin last attended a G20 meeting in person seven years ago.
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