Kremlin says no decision yet on Putin attending G20 summit in Miami

September 27, 2026 at 02:43 PM1 min

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The Kremlin said on September 27 that no decision has been made on whether President Vladimir Putin will attend the G20 summit in Miami. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia will actively participate in the G20 regardless. The statement follows a U.S. invitation extended on September 23.

Key Facts

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on September 27 that no decision has been made on Putin attending the G20 summit in Miami.
Peskov said Russia will actively participate in the G20 regardless of Putin's attendance.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on September 23 that the United States invited Putin to the G20 summit.
Peskov said Russia accepted the U.S. invitation with gratitude.

Kremlin Response

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on September 27 that no decision has been made on whether President Vladimir Putin will attend the G20 summit in Miami. Peskov said all circumstances will be taken into account. He added that Russia will actively participate in the G20 regardless of Putin's attendance.

U.S. Invitation

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on September 23 that the United States invited Putin to the G20 summit. Peskov said Russia accepted the U.S. invitation with gratitude.

APEC Summit Context

Peskov earlier said the APEC summit in China in November is a good platform for a possible meeting between Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Chinese President Xi Jinping.