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Putin will not attend Britain's G20 summit, UK PM Burnham says
Reuters • • world
Key Points:
- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the upcoming G20 summit in Britain due to UK sanctions imposed on him.
- Burnham clarified that Putin is not formally "disinvited" since Russia is a G20 member, but sanctions prevent his participation.
- The UK began imposing sanctions on Putin in 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, though Burnham's office did not provide further details.
- Despite Western efforts to isolate Russia, it remains a G20 member, and host nations typically invite all member countries to the summit.
- The 2024 G20 summit will take place in November in Manchester, England, where Burnham previously served as mayor.
