US President Donald Trump said that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is seeking a meeting with him as soon as possible to discuss the war in Ukraine. Trump made the announcement during a speech at AmericaFest in Arizona on December 22, 2024.
Speed is a Priority
Trump mentioned that Putin expressed his desire to meet him to discuss ways to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. He emphasized that ending the war is one of his priorities as president. “One of the things I want to do quickly, and President Putin said he wants to meet with me as soon as possible… We have to wait for that, we have to end this war. This war is terrible,” Trump stated.
He also expressed the opinion that a full-scale war between Russia and Ukraine could have been avoided if he had been president earlier. “This war would have never happened if I were president,” Trump emphasized.
Russia Shows No Optimism
However, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that there are currently no specific agreements regarding a meeting between Putin and Trump. “So far, there have been no real impulses,” Peskov said in response to questions about the possibility of a meeting before Trump’s inauguration.
Experts note that a potential meeting between Trump and Putin could have a significant impact on the geopolitical situation, especially in the context of the war in Ukraine. Some analysts believe that Trump may try to use his negotiating skills to achieve a peaceful agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
It is worth noting that during his election campaign, Trump repeatedly stated his intention to improve relations with Russia and personally with Putin. However, his critics express concern about possible concessions by the US in exchange for peace agreements.
No Defined Timeline
Currently, it remains unknown when the meeting between Trump and Putin may take place and what specific issues will be discussed. However, it is obvious that the topic of the war in Ukraine will be crucial during their negotiations.
The situation in Ukraine continues to be tense, and the international community is closely monitoring the developments and possible diplomatic initiatives aimed at resolving the conflict.
Additionally, Trump stated his intention to stop the chaos in the Middle East and prevent the Third World War. “I will end the war in Ukraine, I will stop the chaos in the Middle East. And I promise that I will not allow the Third World War. We are very close to the Third World War,” he said.
Thus, the future meeting between Trump and Putin could be an important step towards peaceful conflict resolution and international stability.
