UK's Miliband Distances Britain From Trump's G20 Invitation to Putin
UK Foreign Secretary Miliband said Britain still will not engage directly with Moscow following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, distancing London from US President Donald Trump's decision to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit.
British Foreign Secretary Miliband has publicly distanced the United Kingdom from US President Donald Trump's decision to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to the upcoming G20 summit.
The foreign secretary said London's position against direct engagement with Moscow has not changed since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. According to Miliband, Britain does not plan direct contact with Russian authorities, despite Washington's move to invite Putin to the international gathering.
The statement highlights a divergence between London's and Washington's approaches to Russia as the war in Ukraine continues. Since the invasion began, the UK has remained one of Ukraine's most active European supporters and has maintained a firm stance against diplomatic engagement with Russia.
According to Politico, Miliband's comments came amid the upcoming G20 summit, where Trump's invitation to Putin has stirred discussion among US allies.
