The Kremlin has not yet determined if President Vladimir Putin will attend the G20 summit in Miami, while dismissing a potential meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Key facts
- •Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that a decision regarding Putin's attendance at the December G20 summit has not been made.
- •Foreign policy aide Yury Ushakov noted that the possibility of attendance has not been discussed within the Kremlin.
- •In April, the Kremlin previously suggested Putin might attend following comments from U.S. President Donald Trump.
- •The Kremlin rejected the proposal for a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Miami.
- •Moscow maintains that any meeting between the two leaders must take place in Moscow.
The Kremlin has not yet decided whether Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to the G20 summit scheduled for December in Miami. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the uncertainty, stating that the administration does not yet know if the president will attend the event.
Status of Potential Attendance
Kremlin foreign policy aide Yury Ushakov stated on Saturday that the possibility of Putin attending the summit has not been discussed in Moscow. This follows a statement from the Kremlin in April, which indicated that Putin could potentially travel to the summit after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested his attendance would be helpful.
Response to Zelensky Meeting Proposal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently suggested he would travel to Miami if Putin attends and would seek a meeting with him. In response, Peskov reiterated Moscow's long-standing position that if the Ukrainian leader wishes to meet with his Russian counterpart, he should travel to Moscow.
Timeline
- AprilThe Kremlin stated Putin could travel to the G20 summit after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested his attendance would be helpful.
- SaturdayKremlin foreign policy aide Yury Ushakov said the possibility of Putin attending the summit had not been discussed.
- DecemberThe G20 summit is scheduled to take place in Miami.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by The Moscow Times.
