Trump invites Putin to G20 summit in Florida, Europe…

Trump invites Putin to G20 summit in Florida, Europe concerned, Kremlin admits possible attendance

24.04.2026 14:00 HotInfo

US President Donald Trump announced several key foreign policy decisions on Thursday. Russia will receive an invitation to the planned G20 summit of countries in Florida in December, a White House source confirmed to AFP. The Russian Kremlin responded to this news on Friday, acknowledging the possibility that Russian President Vladimir Putin could attend the summit. A senior US government official stated that the invitation is going out to all members of the group, including the Russian Federation. ta3.com ↗

Regarding the conflict in the Middle East, Trump resolutely ruled out the use of nuclear weapons against Iran. He stated that Iranian military infrastructure, including its air force and navy, has already been damaged to such an extent by conventional strikes that atomic weapons are not necessary. At the same time, however, he signaled time pressure on Tehran, saying that the United States is in no hurry, but that the clock is already "ticking" for Iran. Trump also announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon despite its sporadic violations. idnes.cz ↗

In domestic politics, Trump is facing criticism over a photograph from a meeting with the Georgetown University women's tennis team at the White House. In the photo, the players are standing in the back row, while the president and coaches are in the foreground, which has sparked widespread discussion about gender equality. Renowned tennis player Martina Navratilova also reacted to the photograph. interez.sk ↗

Trump also criticized Prince Harry for his appearances in Ukraine and his claims about the need for American leadership in resolving the conflict. Trump stated that he, rather than Prince Harry, speaks for Britain. pluska.sk ↗

Trump's initiative to invite Putin to the summit has caused concern in European capitals. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called on her NATO allies to stick together and support the alliance's unity. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is questioning whether the United States would honor its commitments to its NATO allies and defend them in the event of a Russian attack on Europe. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, meanwhile, responded to reports that the US had considered the possibility of excluding Spain from NATO, emphasizing that Spain is a "reliable member" of the alliance. teraz.sk ↗

Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin defended internet shutdowns in Russia as a security measure aimed at protecting against terrorism, even though these steps have triggered a wave of widespread discontent among citizens in the country. teraz.sk ↗