U.S. Senators Urge Trump to Withdraw Putin’s G20 Miami Invite Over Ukraine War
A bipartisan group of 14 U.S. senators is pressing Donald Trump to pull Vladimir Putin’s invitation to the G20 summit in Miami, arguing the Russian leader’s presence would legitimize the full‑scale invasion of Ukraine and raise “serious concerns” while attacks on civilians continue.
A planned appearance by Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Miami is turning into a test of how the United States signals its stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine.
On 26 September, a bipartisan group of 14 U.S. senators urged President Donald Trump to withdraw his invitation to the Russian leader. In a letter, the lawmakers argued that Putin is responsible for launching the full‑scale invasion of Ukraine and that allowing him to attend while Russian forces are still attacking Ukrainian civilians would legitimize the war and raise “serious concerns.”
The senators place direct blame on Putin for the decision to invade and for ongoing strikes on non‑military targets. They say hosting him at a high‑profile gathering of major economies in Miami would send the wrong message while those attacks continue. The letter includes members from both parties, though only 14 senators signed on; it was led by a lawmaker identified in available summaries only as “Se,” with no full name provided.
Their warning comes as Russia keeps up drone and missile attacks that hit homes and other civilian sites in cities across Ukraine. The senators argue that giving Putin a seat at the G20 table under these conditions risks normalizing his conduct for both Ukrainians and international audiences.
The choice Trump makes on the invitation will shape how allies, Ukraine and Russia read U.S. intentions. A decision to stand by the invite, or to rescind it, would set the tone for the Miami summit and signal how Washington intends to balance engagement with Moscow against pressure over the war.
The next clear indicator will be any public statement from the White House confirming or cancelling Putin’s invitation, followed by how other G20 governments respond to the summit’s final guest list.
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- OSINT