Trump made a scandalous decision regarding Putin – WSJ
The Trump administration invited Putin to the G20 summit in December in Florida. The decision sparked controversy: experts point to a propaganda effect for the Kremlin and a contrast with the intensification of Russia's hybrid war against NATO. WSJ reports on the risks of breaking Moscow's diplomatic isolation.
The Donald Trump administration invited Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit, which will be held in December at the Trump National Doral golf club in Florida. This is reported by The Wall Street Journal. The decision caused widespread resonance: experts note that Putin's appearance on the world stage will give Moscow a powerful propaganda tool to demonstrate a breakthrough in the diplomatic blockade within Russia. This comes amid growing war fatigue among the Russian population. At the same time, European intelligence agencies are recording an intensification of Russian hybrid activities against NATO — drone surveillance, sabotage on underwater cables, and cyberattacks. The article mentions an incident at Leipzig airport where a technical malfunction of an explosive device on a drone prevented casualties. The previous summit in Alaska in August 2025 did not lead to Moscow abandoning its expansionist goals. The article uses evaluative language towards Putin and the Kremlin, indicating a propaganda framing.