Russia to send high-level delegation to G20 summit in US, Peskov says

Russia will send a high-level delegation to the upcoming G20 summit in the United States and intends to play an active role, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Russian news agency TASS. Peskov noted that G20 membership does not require special invitations, with each country deciding its own level of representation.

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There is no limit to sanctions. Just as there is no limit to madness.

Peskov also addressed the European Union's 21st package of sanctions against Russia, repeating Moscow's position that these measures are unlawful under international law. He claimed that previous sanctions packages had indirectly harmed European economies, but the latest measures could have more direct and painful repercussions. "There is no limit to sanctions. Just as there is no limit to madness," Peskov stated.

Regarding the conflict in Ukraine, Peskov indicated that territorial issues would likely not be publicly discussed. He recalled Russian President Vladimir Putin's conditions for ending the conflict, presented two years ago, which he claims remain unchanged and are well-known to the international community, including Kyiv. Peskov suggested that fighting could cease quickly if Ukraine made a "responsible decision," paving the way for "serious and difficult negotiations."

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the fighting could cease quickly if Ukraine made a responsible decision, after which we could move on to serious and difficult negotiations.

It remains uncertain whether President Vladimir Putin will attend the summit in Miami in December. Peskov had previously mentioned in April that Putin might participate or send another high-ranking representative. U.S. officials confirmed Russia's invitation as a G20 member to ministerial meetings and the leaders' summit. Putin has not personally attended a G20 meeting since 2019, initially due to the pandemic and later because of the invasion of Ukraine and strained relations with the West. Former U.S. President Donald Trump had previously suggested Putin's attendance would be beneficial, though he doubted the Russian president would come. Trump also deemed Russia's expulsion from the G8 in 2014 a mistake, stating, "I think you should talk to everyone," and added that Putin was deeply offended by that decision, according to Reuters.

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I think you should talk to everyone.