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The Trump administration has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit Washington D.C. in early 2019 for "a full day of consultations," U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton said Friday. It's still unclear whether Putin has accepted the invitation and the exact date and scheduling is still to be determined.

Why it matters: If Putin comes to Washington, it'll mark his first visit to the White House since the George W. Bush administration.

White House invites Putin to Washington, D.C.

If Putin accepts, it would mark his first visit since President George W. Bush administration.

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin shake hands.

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The Trump administration has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit Washington D.C. in early 2019 for &quot;a full day of consultations,&quot; U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton said Friday. It&#x27;s still unclear whether Putin has accepted the invitation and the exact date and scheduling is still to be determined.Why it matters: If Putin comes to Washington, it&#x27;ll mark his first visit to the White House since the George W. Bush administration.

China is becoming the most formidable rival America has faced, and the risk of confrontation with Russia, North Korea or Iran still looms. Authoritarians are rising, the chaotic Afghanistan exit revealed the limits of U.S. power, and the pandemic, climate change and other critical challenges continue to pose grave threats.

White House invites Putin to Washington, D.C.

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