PM invites Putin to attend UK G20 summit despite Ukraine war

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Sept, 08:42 · Archive

The UK government will invite Vladimir Putin to send a delegation to the G20 summit in Manchester next year.

The UK government has confirmed it will invite Vladimir Putin to send a delegation to the G20 summit in Manchester next year, despite the ongoing war in Ukraine. Government sources said there was no consensus on expelling Russia, leaving no choice but to extend an invitation. Ministers believe Putin will not attend over fears that British courts could uphold an International Criminal Court warrant.

How it is being reported

• Andy Burnham faces backlash over decision to invite Vladimir Putin to G20 summitGB News · 26 Sept, 08:27
• PM faces backlash over plans to invite Vladimir Putin to attend G20 summit in ManchesterDaily Mail · 25 Sept, 22:01

In this story: Vladimir Putin · Andy Burnham · UK government · Manchester · Ukraine

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