British Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirmed that Vladimir Putin will not be welcomed to the November 2027 gathering in Manchester. This move breaks with the United States, which extended an invitation to Putin for the December summit in Miami to discuss peace frameworks with Donald Trump. While the American overture faced intense backlash from figures like Poland's Donald Tusk and the EU's Kaja Kallas, Moscow has yet to confirm any Miami appearance. Putin has routinely avoided in-person G20 attendance since 2022, delegating representation to officials like Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
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The United Kingdom has broken with the United States regarding diplomatic engagement with…: The United Kingdom has broken with the United States regarding diplomatic engagement with Russia at major international economic summits.
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An International Criminal Court arrest warrant issued in 2023 continues to restrict the R…: An International Criminal Court arrest warrant issued in 2023 continues to restrict the Russian president's ability to travel to international diplomatic forums.
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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Thursday ruled out inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin to next year's G20 summit in the United Kingdom’s Manchester.
Asked by The Economist whether Putin would be invited to the meeting, Burnham replied: "No."
The 2027 G20 summit is scheduled to take place in November in Manchester, a city in northwestern England where Burnham previously served as mayor.
Burnham's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment, Reuters reported.
The development comes amid controversy over US invitation to Putin for this year's G20 meeting in Miami in December. In September, US secretary of state Marco Rubio said Washington had invited the Russian President, adding that the gathering would offer him an opportunity to engage with President Donald Trump and other world leaders, with possible discussions on Ukraine war peace plan.
Moscow has said it “truly” appreciates the invitation but has not yet decided whether to accept it.
Earlier, the US move drew criticism in Europe, where governments have been strengthening their militaries since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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