Putin's G20 Attendance Uncertain; Russia Weighs US Invitation

The United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the December G20 summit in Miami, but the Kremlin says it has not decided whether he will attend and that it is too early to discuss a possible meeting with President Donald Trump. Moscow says it is reviewing the invitation and wants any negotiations to produce a lasting peace agreement, while Washington continues efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Fourteen senators, including seven Republicans, urged Trump to reconsider, warning that hosting Putin could legitimize Russia despite its invasion of Ukraine and alleged support for Iranian operations targeting U.S. service members. France said the United States decides whom to invite, while emphasizing Russia’s continued isolation and France’s support for Ukraine.