The United States will invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit scheduled for December in Miami. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced after talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that both Russia and Ukraine have expressed interest in a limited ceasefire relating to energy infrastructure and grain exports.
While such an agreement would not end the war, Washington views it as a potential first step toward broader negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv.
Rubio: Interest in Limited Ceasefire
After a more than 50-minute meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Marco Rubio stated that both sides have shown willingness to consider some form of partial ceasefire.
This ceasefire would likely focus on halting attacks against energy infrastructure and addressing the ongoing issue of grain supply.
According to Rubio, while this partial deal would not resolve the war itself, it could help relieve some international economic and security pressures.
Aktualizovane.sk has previously reported that former US President Donald Trump claimed that Russia and Ukraine had reached an agreement to stop attacks on energy targets.
Previous Energy Truce Collapsed
A previous agreement to halt attacks on energy infrastructure did not last long.
After the announcement of that deal, strikes on energy facilities continued on both sides.
This highlights that any new partial ceasefire will require clear rules, monitoring, and a mechanism to verify compliance.
Ukraine has repeatedly underscored that it will halt attacks only if Russia commits to the same conditions.
Putin Set to Receive Miami Invitation
Rubio also confirmed that the United States plans to invite Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit.
The event is scheduled to take place in Miami this December.
US officials argue that effective diplomacy requires negotiating with leaders, even those Washington deeply disagrees with.
However, an invitation does not guarantee that Putin will choose to attend.
The Kremlin has not yet confirmed whether he will participate.
Zelensky Ready for Possible Meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has previously indicated that if Putin were to attend the summit in Miami, he would be ready to meet with him.
Such a meeting could become one of the most significant talks since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
It remains unclear whether this would be a direct bilateral meeting or would also involve US President Donald Trump.
Aktualizovane.sk previously reported that Trump stated after a phone call with Putin that the Russian president seeks an agreement to end the war.
Washington Pursues Pressure and Diplomacy
In recent weeks, the United States has paired diplomatic efforts with economic pressure.
The Trump administration has renewed contacts with Moscow, sent envoys to Russia and Ukraine, and backed new sanctions against Russia’s energy and defense sectors.
According to public statements, Washington’s goal is to push both sides toward incremental steps that could pave the way for a broader peace agreement.
Energy Truce Could Have Global Impact
Energy infrastructure remains among the most sensitive targets in the war.
Russia has repeatedly attacked Ukrainian power plants and energy grids, while Ukraine has targeted Russian refineries and other fuel-production facilities.
Restricting these attacks could affect not only the war itself but also global energy and fuel prices.
A grain export agreement could likewise stabilize exports from the Black Sea region and help lower pressure on food prices worldwide.
No Major Breakthrough in Peace Process
Despite renewed statements, there is still no comprehensive ceasefire agreement.
Russia and Ukraine remain sharply divided over issues of territory, security guarantees, and the terms of any future peace.
Any potential partial ceasefire would likely be a technical and temporary measure, not the end of the conflict.
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Trump’s envoys have left Kyiv. Zelensky talks about renewed peace negotiations.
The key will be whether concrete rules to limit attacks on energy and trade routes can be agreed, and whether both sides will respect them.
The G20 summit in Miami could provide further opportunity for talks—if Putin attends in person and if a meeting with Zelensky takes place.
This article was translated from the original Slovak version with the assistance of AI.
