Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to take part in the virtual G-20 summit organised by India on 22 November, the Rossiya 1 TV channel reported.
Earlier, the Indian foreign ministry announced that the virtual summit of G-20 leaders would be held on 22 November.
"After a long time, the Russian president and the leaders of Western countries can finally take part in the same event. Next week there will be a virtual G-20 summit. And Vladimir Putin is expected to take part in it," the Moscow. Kremlin. Putin' programme on the Russia 1 TV channel on Sunday.
During the closing session of the G-20 summit in New Delhi on 10 September, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India will host a virtual G-20 leaders' summit before the end of its G-20 presidency.
Leaders from all G-20 members have been invited to attend, including the Chairperson of the African Union, as well as nine guest countries and the heads of 11 international organisations.