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Tusk Warns Putin's G20 Invite Could Fuel Ukraine War
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Firstpost•24-09-2026, 18:33
Tusk Warns Putin's G20 Invite Could Fuel Ukraine War
- •Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed concern that inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin to the December G20 summit in Miami, Florida, might encourage Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
- •US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the invitation offers Putin an opportunity to engage with President Donald Trump and other world leaders, hoping he accepts.
- •Tusk emphasized that while he would support an invitation if it led to a just peace, he fears Russia could perceive it as encouragement for its aggressive policies.
- •Russia welcomed the invitation, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov appreciating the offer but noting that a decision on attendance has not yet been made.
- •The invitation has raised concerns among European governments, particularly given the ongoing rearmament efforts since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Key Questions Answered
The US has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit scheduled for December in Miami, Florida. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the invitation provides an opportunity for Putin to engage with President Donald Trump and other world leaders.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that inviting Putin to the G20 summit could encourage Moscow to continue its aggressive policies and ongoing war against Ukraine, rather than bringing about a just peace.
Russia has not yet decided whether to accept the G20 invitation, though Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Moscow truly appreciates the kind offer and will review it.
