The Pentagon stated Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin "completely should not" participate on this yr's G20 summit in Indonesia.

"He [Putin] has remoted Russia by his personal actions and may proceed to be remoted by the worldwide group," Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby stated throughout an look on CNN.

Kirby stated he believes it is "inappropriate" for the worldwide group to "preserve treating Russia as if issues are regular, as a result of [they're] not," referring to Putin's choice on February 24 to invade Ukraine.

"Putin has remoted himself and he ought to nonetheless proceed to undergo the results of his actions in Ukraine," the spokesman stated.

Kirby declined to touch upon whether or not the Biden administration seen inviting Putin to attend the G20 summit on the Indonesian resort island of Bali this fall as a "mistake."

In March, U.S. President Joe Biden stated Russia needs to be faraway from the G20 over the Ukraine invasion.

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Pentagon Spokesman John Kirby
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby conducts a information briefing on the Pentagon February 1, 2022 in Arlington, Virginia. He stated Friday that Russia “completely shouldn’t” participate on this year’s G20 summit in Indonesia. Alex Wong/Getty Pictures