Russia's ambassador to the G20, Denis Agafonov, stated that the decision on President Vladimir Putin's participation in the G20 summit in Miami has not been made yet. According to Agafonov, the decision will depend on several factors, including the purpose of the visit and the overall geopolitical context. He made these comments during a press conference with Russian media in Washington.
Agafonov emphasized that there must be a valid reason for Putin's attendance at the summit. He noted that the decision will be made based on the level of preparation for the event and the overall geopolitical situation. The G20 summit is scheduled to take place in Miami, and several countries have already expressed their support for Putin's participation.
US President Donald Trump and other American officials have reportedly expressed their support for Putin's participation in the summit. However, Agafonov stressed that the final decision has not been made yet and will depend on various factors. He also noted that Russia will continue to work actively within the G20 framework, regardless of the level of representation.
Agafonov criticized the US for not inviting South Africa to the G20 summit, calling it an "unlawful" decision. He stated that the G20 is an equal platform for all member countries, and no single country has the right to make such decisions unilaterally. Russia has expressed its support for South Africa's participation in the summit.
Agafonov revealed that there is a consensus among BRICS countries on the issue of South Africa's participation in the G20 summit. He noted that several countries, including some traditional US allies, have expressed their opposition to the US decision. Agafonov emphasized that Russia hopes for a logical and fair decision regarding South Africa's participation.
The G20 summit is an important platform for global economic governance, and Russia considers it essential to continue working within this framework. Agafonov stated that Russia aims to defend its interests and prevent any violations of its rights within the G20. He also noted that the G20's decisions are not legally binding but have a significant impact on global economic policies.
Agafonov concluded that Russia will continue to work actively within the G20 framework, regardless of the level of representation. He emphasized that Russia's participation in the G20 is essential for promoting its interests and defending its positions. The final decision on Putin's participation in the summit will be made in due course, taking into account various factors and considerations.
Key points
- The decision on Putin's participation in the G20 summit in Miami depends on several factors.
- Russia has expressed its support for South Africa's participation in the summit.
- The G20 summit is an important platform for global economic governance.
