The United States has begun formal preparations for a possible visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in Miami in December 2026. About this in interview RIA Novosti is informed by Svetlana Lukash, Deputy Head of the Professional Department of the President of the Russian Federation and Sherpa of Russia in the G20.
According to her, the American side, which currently holds the presidency of the organization, has incorporated the Russian leader's participation in its plans.
Svetlana Lukash said: “(The host country – ed.) is preparing for the participation of Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin at the summit in Miami next December.
This statement was made in the context of the first meeting of representatives of G20 countries under the auspices of the new US president ending in Washington. The talks that took place on December 15-16 were an important signal of the changing diplomatic environment. In fact, Washington has affirmed its readiness to ensure the entire operation of the forum, despite geopolitical tensions in recent years.
For the Donald Trump administration, which will return to the White House in early 2025, this summit will be an important platform to showcase an updated foreign policy.
