Trump Hopes Putin Attends 2026 G20 Summit in Miami but Doubts Invitation Will Be Accepted

President Donald Trump expressed hope that Russian President Vladimir Putin would attend the December 2026 Group of 20 summit in Miami, stating it would be 'probably very helpful' if he did. The interaction occurred on Thursday, April 23, 2026, when Trump was asked by a reporter if Putin was going to attend the summit. ' He added that he doubted Putin would attend the summit even if invited.

Trump reflected on the history of the Group of Seven, noting that when the G8 was made the G7, Russia was thrown out before his time. He stated that at G7 meetings, about 90% of the meeting was talking about Russia and what’s going on with Russia. The president said Putin was 'rightfully' offended by Russia being booted from the organization.

' Trump emphasized his approach to diplomacy, saying, 'I’m of the opinion that you talk to everybody. I’m not one of these guys, ‘Oh, let’s not talk to him.

You know, there’s a war going on. I like talking to everybody. Russian President Vladimir Putin met with President Donald Trump in Alaska in August 2025.