Moscow, 25 Aug : Russian President Vladimir Putin will not participate in the G-20 summit to be held in India on September 9 and 10.
Putin officially announced that he will not attend the summit. He is concentrating on a special military mission, his spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said. Putin is not planning a visit to India to attend the G-20 summit, he added.
India has forwarded invitations to all G-20 members. Many countries including the American President have confirmed participation. Putin’s participation, however, was not confirmed.
