German Foreign Minister supported Putin’s invitation to the G20 summit in the United States

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadeful welcomed US President Donald Trump’s decision to invite Vladimir Putin to the upcoming G20 summit in Miami. According to him, a possible visit could test the readiness of the Russian President to participate in the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine.

“This invitation, which can be sent by the country presiding over the summit, will be a litmus test for Vladimir Putin and will show whether he is ready for good faith negotiations,” Mr. Wadeful said during a meeting with his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand in Ottawa.

If the Russian president is really interested in ending the conflict in Ukraine, then his trip could mark the beginning of serious negotiations. “Such opportunities need to be exploited,” he added.

His colleague, Ms. Anand, said at the meeting that she was surprised to learn of Donald Trump's decision. At the same time, she noted that she sees no reason to boycott the summit from Canada and stressed the importance of entering into a dialogue with Russia.

The G20 summit will take place on December 14-15. The Kremlin said that the decision on Vladimir Putin’s trip to the United States has not yet been made. According to Bloomberg, the president is planning to skip the summit.