Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russian news agencies that Moscow had seen reports of the invitation and expressed gratitude for the offer, saying the decision would be made through diplomatic channels.
Rubio, speaking after a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, said he hoped Putin would accept the invitation, adding that the summit would give the Russian leader a chance to speak directly with U.S. President Donald Trump.
The G20 meeting is scheduled for December in the U.S. state of Florida, marking the first time the summit will be held on American soil since the group’s inception.
If Putin accepts, the gathering could provide a rare high‑level forum for dialogue between the two leaders amid ongoing tensions over issues such as Ukraine, sanctions and election interference.
The Kremlin did not specify a timeline for its decision, indicating that further discussions will take place through established diplomatic channels.