Trump comments on whether he will invite Zelenskyy to G20 summit

US President Donald Trump has said he would have no problem inviting his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the G20 summit, which will be held in Miami.

Source: Trump speaking to journalists, as reported by Rapid Response 47 on X (Twitter)

Details: Journalists asked Trump whether he will invite Zelenskyy to the G20 summit, given that the US has invited Russian ruler Vladimir Putin.

Trump gave a brief response.

Quote: "I would. Yeah, I would. No problem."

Background:

• The US invited Putin to the G20 summit in Miami in December, where he could meet with Trump.
• On 30 October, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in the US to attend the G20 foreign ministers' meeting.
• Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said Lavrov's stance at the G20 foreign ministers' meeting had shown no willingness whatsoever on Russia's part to engage in peace talks.
• UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband confronted Lavrov during the meeting of G20 foreign ministers in the US.

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