Discussion at Kremlin: Essential Putin-Trump Meeting Demands Preparation
In the halls of the Kremlin, there's some buzz about a potential sit-down between the big cheeses, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. Dmitry Peskov, Putin's Press Secretary, spilled the beans, stating that such a meeting is indeed on the horizon, albeit not imminent.line-break
As for Putin's travel plans, there's no Middle Eastern adventure planned for mid-May, but Peskov stressed that the meeting is undeniably on the agenda.line-break
When asked about a potential encounter during Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia in May, Peskov confirmed that such a meeting would necessitate proper preparation. To make this happen, he expressed the need for efforts at various expert levels and the continuation of ongoing talks between Moscow and Washington. However, concrete details are still up in the air.line-break
In related news, Trump himself hinted at the possibility of a meeting with Putin following his Middle East trip, which is scheduled for May 13-16, 2025. He also echoed some "very good talks" about Russia and Ukraine that transpired over the weekend.line-break
Back in the day, Steve Witkoff, Trump's envoy, met with Putin in St. Petersburg, discussing the Ukraine conflict and the possibility of arranging a future meeting between the two presidents[2][3][4].
Bear in mind, despite the chatter, a confirmed meeting date is still TBD. We can observe active diplomatic channels attempting to bring Putin and Trump together for a potential summit[1].
Written by: Natalia Petrova
This piece was created exclusively for RIA "Novy Day" in 2025.
- Dmitry Peskov, Putin's Press Secretary, has indicated that a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump is scheduled, although not yet imminent.
- In preparations for a potential encounter, Peskov emphasized the necessity of expert-level talks and ongoing negotiations between Moscow and Washington.
- Trump's travel plans do not include a Middle Eastern trip in mid-May, but he did hint at a possible meeting with Putin following his planned visit to Saudi Arabia in May 2025.
- The desirability of a Putin-Trump meeting has been noted in general news, policy-and-legislation, and politics, with the continuation of active diplomatic channels to facilitate such a summit.
