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Putin will not be invited to Britain's G20 summit, UK PM Burnham says
Burnham said the Russian president will stay away because of sanctions, while Britain plans to use the summit to push AI safety talks.
- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham ruled out inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin to next year's G20 summit in Manchester, telling The Economist, "No," when asked about the Nov gathering.
- Britain maintains a longstanding policy against direct, bilateral engagement with Russian ministers since the invasion of Ukraine. Although Russia remains a G20 member, the government's refusal reflects this consistent diplomatic stance.
- Burnham acknowledged efforts to coordinate global AI regulation between American and Chinese firms will be "challenging," arguing Britain is in a "unique position" to push for safety standards as G20 president.
- Regarding China, Burnham said the summit offers a "real opportunity" to build on former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's visit earlier this year. He aims to strengthen relations with Chinese President Jinping on AI safety.
- Manchester will host the annual G20 summit next Nov, 12 years after Jinping's previous visit to the city. Burnham noted the Chinese leader will see a "big difference" in the transformed region.
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