Politics · United Kingdom · 2 hrs ago
Burnham says Putin will not be invited to 2027 G20 summit in Manchester
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Vladimir Putin will not be invited to the G20 summit in Manchester in November 2027.
The G20 brings together 19 countries, the European Union and the African Union, and Russia remains a member.
The decision comes amid Russia's war in Ukraine, which began with its 2022 invasion and has featured prominently at recent summits.
Burnham cited sanctions against senior Russian figures and the UK's policy of avoiding direct talks with Russian ministers.
The Manchester summit will bring world leaders together, along with thousands of diplomats and delegates.
Burnham also said it could be an opportunity to work with Chinese President Xi Jinping on AI safety rules, though global agreement on AI oversight will be difficult.
Andy Burnham said Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be invited to the 2027 G20 summit in Manchester.
Burnham said the decision was because of sanctions against the Kremlin.
The UK is due to host the summit in November 2027, while US President Donald Trump has invited Putin to a G20 meeting in Miami in December 2026.
Russia remains a member of the G20, although Western countries have sought to isolate it since its invasion of Ukraine.
Burnham said the Manchester meeting could provide an opportunity to work with Chinese President Xi Jinping on artificial intelligence safety regulations.
- Who
- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Putin would not be invited.
- What
- Putin will not be invited to the 2027 G20 summit hosted by the UK.
- When
- The summit is scheduled for November 2027.
- Where
- Manchester, England.
- Why
- Burnham cited sanctions against the Kremlin and an outstanding sanction on senior Russian figures.
UK under Burnham
US under Trump
Putin's invitation
UK under Burnham
Burnham said Putin would not be invited to the 2027 summit in Manchester because of sanctions.
US under Trump
Trump invited Putin to the G20 meeting he will host in Miami in December 2026.
Russia invaded Ukraine.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington had invited Putin to the G20 meeting in Miami.
European diplomats refused to stand for an official photo with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
Burnham said Putin would not be invited to the 2027 G20 summit.
The G20 summit is scheduled to take place in Manchester.
- Summit location
- Manchester, England
- Summit date
- November 2027
- Venue
- Manchester Central Convention Centre
- UK prime minister
- Andy Burnham
- US-hosted G20 meeting
- Miami, December 2026
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will not be coming because of an outstanding sanction
As I sit here today, that feels challenging, but we've got to hold out the need to find global agreements on AI.
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