Russian President Vladimir Putin. File photoMOSCOW, Apr 29Russia will prepare for the G20 summit, but it’s too early to talk about the details, said presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov. So he answered a question from journalists about inviting Vladimir Putin to this event. Peskov recalled that the day before, the head of state had a telephone conversation with Indonesian President Joko Widodo and he was very positive.» Putin wished success to the Indonesian G20 Presidency and assured that Russia would do everything necessary and everything possible to contribute to this successful chairmanship. And Russia will also prepare for this summit. It is too early to talk about some other modalities of our participation. We will inform you in a timely manner,» the spokesman said.US urged Indonesia to keep Putin out of G20 summit, media reportedJournalists inquired whether Putin would travel to Indonesia for the G20 summit or participate via video link. To this, Peskov replied that no decisions had been made yet. «The President really thanked Mr. Widodo for his kind invitation to take part in the summit, and Russia will prepare for this summit and will do everything possible to ensure that the Indonesian presidency is successful,» he added. Indonesia is chairing the G20 this year. Some of the member countries, primarily the United States, insist on excluding Russia from the group because of the military special operation in Ukraine, but other states do not agree with such a formulation of the issue. The Indonesian President, for his part, said that Jakarta intends to unite the G20 and opposes a split. This year's G20 summit is expected to be held in Bali in November.
Putin's participation in the G20 summit in Indonesia remains in the plans, the ambassador said
