United States President Donald Trump has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the upcoming G20 summit scheduled to take place in Miami, Florida.

The invitation was confirmed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who disclosed that Trump had extended the invitation to his Russian counterpart.

The development comes amid continued diplomatic engagement between Washington and Moscow on several international issues, including efforts to address the ongoing war in Ukraine and broader global security concerns.

Putin’s potential attendance at the summit could bring the Russian leader together with Trump and other heads of government from the world’s major economies for discussions on pressing international and economic matters.

The G20 brings together major advanced and emerging economies to discuss issues including global economic growth, trade, financial stability, development and international cooperation.

Further details on Russia’s response to the invitation and whether Putin will attend the Miami summit were not immediately available.