Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has said he is ready to meet with new US President Donald Trump regarding ending Russia's war against Ukraine, but he says there are no specifics from the Republican yet.
Points of attention
- According to Trump himself, preparations for the meeting are ongoing, but information about the date and details have not yet been disclosed.
- The meeting could be an important step towards ending the war.
- Trump has already held talks with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.
Putin is not against meeting with Trump
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made a statement on this matter.
Putin has repeatedly stated his openness to contacts with international leaders, including the US President, including Donald Trump...
Dmitry Peskov
Kremlin spokesman
According to the Russian dictator's spokesman, official Moscow sees Donald Trump declaring his willingness to solve problems through dialogue.
"We welcome this. As before, there are still no specifics," Dmitry Peskov complained.
The Kremlin spokesman also began to claim that no preconditions were needed for such a meeting, but political will and desire were needed.
The Russian authorities are counting on advancing the issue of organizing negotiations after the inauguration of the US president on January 20.
Trump announces meeting with Putin
The future head of the White House announced that preparations are currently underway for his meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
As the Republican noted, it was Putin who first expressed a desire to meet.
Donald Trump has not yet named a specific date for the talks, but stressed that all points are already being discussed.
"He wants to meet, and we're preparing for it... President Putin wants to meet. He's even said it publicly, and we have to end this war," Trump added, referring to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
What is important to understand is that the negotiations between Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump took place on December 7, 2024.
