“US President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview with Newsmax that he intends to hold a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin “as soon as possible” after his inauguration, which will take place on January 20. Source: Reuters Details: Trump did not specify specific dates for the meeting, which will be the first between the leaders of the two countries since the start of Russia’s war against Ukraine in February 2022.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
US President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview with Newsmax that he intends to hold a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin “as soon as possible” after his inauguration, which will take place on January 20.
Source: Reuters
Details: Trump did not specify the specific dates of the meeting, which will be the first between the leaders of the two countries since the beginning of Russia’s war against Ukraine in February 2022.
Responding to journalists’ questions about the strategy for ending the war, Trump noted that the situation depends on Putin.
Trump’s direct speech: “Well, there’s only one strategy, and it’s up to Putin. I can’t imagine he’s thrilled with the way things are going, because it’s not exactly good for him either.”
Details: Trump also emphasized that in order to carry out certain activities, it is necessary to officially assume the office of the president.
“I would have done it earlier, but … you have to get to the office. Some things you have to be there for,” he said.
Prehistory:
- Donald Trump’s incoming national security adviser, Mike Waltz, has confirmed that the US president-elect’s team is working on preparations for his meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, and that “at the very least a call” could take place in the coming days or weeks.
- Commenting on this statement, the Kremlin noted that the Russian ruler is “open to contacts.”
- Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reported that Kyiv expects a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi and US President-elect Donald Trump shortly after his inauguration on January 20.