Marco Rubio, speaking after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, said he hoped Putin would accept the invitation, adding that the occasion would serve as an opportunity for Putin to speak to US President Donald Trump.
The move comes as Washington struggles to secure a deal to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with Trump insisting that he is working with both sides to stop the war.
The tour is likely to start with a visit to Berlin, where PM Modi could participate in the India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC).
















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