Kaja Kallas said Russia showed no readiness for Ukraine peace talks at the G20, reinforcing expectations of continued European pressure and geopolitical uncertainty.
Germany says Putin’s possible G20 appearance would test Moscow’s readiness for Ukraine talks, with sanctions and global governance at stake.
Kyiv denied that Trump proposed Moscow talks for Zelensky as U.S. diplomacy focuses on energy strikes and rising diesel prices.
Russia says it will not pause operations for Ukraine talks, even as Washington offers to support ceasefire efforts and keeps channels open.
Russia is expected at G20 energy talks in Houston as governments weigh energy security, sanctions and Red Sea risks.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly told Russia that sanctions pressure will not ease before the war in Ukraine ends.
US President Trump views Putin's possible attendance at the 2026 G20 Miami summit as beneficial, signaling potential shifts in global economic diplomacy amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.