President Trump's Secretary of State Extends G20 Invitation to Russian Leader, Sparking International Debate
President Trump's Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has extended an invitation to the Russian leader to attend the G20 summit in Florida in December. This announcement followed a meeting between Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The invitation has been met with significant international attention, particularly given the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Lavrov's visible satisfaction in video clips suggests Russia views this as a diplomatic victory. The summit is scheduled to take place at Trump National Doral, President Trump's private golf club, a decision that has previously raised ethical concerns. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has indicated he might also attend the summit, viewing it as a potential opportunity for direct negotiations with the Russian leader, though it remains unclear if President Trump will extend an invitation to Zelensky, as Ukraine is not a G20 member. The Kremlin has not yet confirmed the Russian leader'...