UK’s Burnham won’t invite Putin to G20 summit next year; he skips them anyway
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has stated he will not invite Vladimir Putin to the 2027 G20 summit in Manchester. This decision follows international controversy regarding the US invitation of Putin to the upcoming G20 summit in Miami.
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The conflicting diplomatic approaches toward Russia highlight deep divisions among Western nations regarding how to handle the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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.
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