<span style="color: #222222;">The White House said President Donald Trump had instructed his National Security Advisor to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit Washington later this year. <br />''<br />''Press Secretary Sarah Sanders tweeted that Mr Trump has asked Ambassador John Bolton to invite President Putin to Washington. <br />''<br />''She said discussions are already underway in this regard. <br />''<br />''This US announcement comes within three days after the Finland summit between the US and Russian leaders.</span><br />''