Trump-Putin Summit: New Details on the Anticipated Meeting
In a statement released on Thursday, the Kremlin announced that hosting the summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump in Riyadh would be “appropriate for both parties.” This marks a significant step in the diplomatic relations between the two nations.
The Kremlin further disclosed that the recent phone call between Putin and Trump was initiated by the American side. According to Interfax news agency, preparations for this high-level meeting could take weeks or even several months.
The Russian media also reported that another phone conversation between the two leaders might precede their personal meeting. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov suggested that such a call is not out of the question, underlining the ongoing communication efforts.
Trump and Putin spoke for over an hour on Wednesday, marking their first publicly announced direct communication since Putin called former U.S. President Joe Biden shortly before ordering tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine in February 2022.
On Thursday, the Kremlin expressed appreciation for Trump’s stance on ending the war in Ukraine, indicating that preparations are underway for a bilateral meeting between the two leaders.
This summit, if realized, could have profound implications on global politics, particularly in terms of U.S.-Russia relations, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and broader international security issues. The choice of Riyadh as a venue might also signal a strategic move in Middle Eastern politics, aiming to leverage the influence of Saudi Arabia in regional and global affairs.
This article will continue to be updated as more details emerge about the Trump-Putin meeting.
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