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?
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.
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.
