Politics

Vladimir Putin Banned From Manchester G20 Summit, Confirms Burnham

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirms Vladimir Putin will not be invited to the Manchester G20 summit in November 2027.

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The exclusion is driven by longstanding UK sanctions against senior Russian figures following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

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US President Donald Trump previously sparked debate by inviting Putin to a G20 meeting in Miami.

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The UK government plans to use the Manchester summit to push for global AI safety regulations with international partners.

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