Russia Says It Was Invited to G20 in Miami

Is Russian participation beneficial or is it an ill-fated attempt to rehabilitate the Russian dictator?

2 days ago·Updated 1 day ago

Russia Says It Was Invited to G20 in Miami

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Above: Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska on Aug. 15, 2025. Image credit: Contributor/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-Trump narrative

It's unclear whether Russia was even invited to the G20, and doubtful that Putin would actually attend. However, talking to everyone is the right approach and it would be beneficial if Putin came.

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Anti-Russia narrative

The U.S. continues its efforts to rehabilitate the Russian dictator. The EU needs to take notice of this development so appropriate plans can be made.

Phillips O'Brien on X