The United States is set to host the G20 summit in Miami, Florida, on December 14‑15, 2026. This will be the first time the country has held the gathering since 2009, marking a notable return to the forefront of the forum’s rotation.
Speaking about the upcoming summit, Donald Trump expressed uncertainty over whether Russian President Vladimir Putin would attend. He said, in Russian, "Не знаю, приедет ли он. Безусловно, я был бы рад его принять," which translates to "I don’t know if he’s coming. Certainly I would love to have him." In another remark, also attributed to Trump, he noted in Ukrainian, "Не знаю. Справді не знаю. Вони просили про представництво. Я не певен, що він приїде," meaning "I don’t know. I really don’t know. They asked for representation. I’m not sure he will come." An English version of the sentiment was captured as "I don’t know if he’s coming. Certainly I would love to have." Across these statements, Trump conveyed that while he cannot confirm Putin’s presence, the United States would be pleased to see the Russian leader at the table.
Trump: I would certainly love to have Putin at the G20. I don’t know if he’s coming. https://t.co/nrUzWZQrGZ
The last time Vladimir Putin participated in a G20 summit was in 2019. In the lead‑up to the 2026 meeting, various officials and leaders from other G20 members have indicated their readiness to engage in discussions. However, the briefing notes that the Russian side has set certain conditions for participation, though the specifics of those conditions are not detailed in the available material. Russian officials have also stated that a final decision on Putin’s attendance will be made closer to the event date, leaving the outcome unresolved for now.
Russian officials have also stated that a final decision on Putin’s attendance will be made closer to the event date, leaving the outcome unresolved for now.
On September 22, 2026, Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The conversation touched on the broader geopolitical landscape, and Trump previously had remarked that Putin wants to end the war in Ukraine, though he did not give a clear answer when questioned about Zelensky’s position. A month later, on October 16, 2026, Trump reiterated his uncertainty about Putin’s possible attendance at the Miami G20, while again expressing that he would be happy to see the Russian leader there. This date also marks the moment when Trump publicly expressed interest in seeing Putin at the summit. As of now, the question of whether Putin will join the gathering remains open, with the final determination pending further developments closer to December.
"President Trump should withdraw the invitation for Putin to attend. Failing that, the leaders of the other NATO states in the G20 (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Turkey, and the United Kingdom) should boycott the meeting." https://t.co/SiOHwVT0KW