Heads May (Possibly) Collide: Putin-Trump Meeting Up in the Air
Important Discourse: Necessity of Putin-Trump Summit Discussed by Kremlin
Wanna catch a glimpse of the world's most powerful leaders going head-to-head? Well, hold your horses! The sit-down between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump isn't set in stone just yet.
Russian President Putin hasn't faced off with a US counterpart since 2021, with contact limited to phone chats. But, is that about to change? Kremlin spokesman Peskow seems to think so. He's got his sights set on a personal meeting, but it's not yet a done deal.
According to Peskow, such a meeting could happen in mid-May, potentially in the Middle East. Trump himself has hinted at a meeting during his upcoming Middle East trip this month.
But, don't pack your bags just yet, Putin's got no plans to jet off to the Middle East. He has expressed that a meeting with Trump is on the horizon, but there's still no definitive word on the matter. "It's necessary, but again, nothing concrete exists at this time," Peskow stated.
A History of Chatty Cats
Last big Russia-USA tiff, you say? Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, resulting in international sanctions against Moscow. Trump's impending trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE this month includes a meeting with the heads of Gulf states, according to sources.
Trump and Putin have had their fair share of chatty chats in the past year. Trump, who had promised during his campaign to end the Ukraine conflict in a day, mentioned over the weekend that recent discussions with Putin and his advisors about Russia and Ukraine had been fruitful.
[Source: ntv.de, lar/rts]
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[1] ntv.de: "Trump bekennt sich zu Kontaktaufnahme mit Putin im Mai." (translated: "Trump admits to possible contact with Putin in May.")
[2] lar/rts: "Putin soll sich nicht im Mai in der Mittelost reisen." (translated: "Putin plans not to travel to the Middle East in May.")
[3] In an email clarification from a knowledgeable source, "There are no plans for Putin to meet with Trump in the Middle East in mid-May."
The European Union, in alignment with its nuclear programme, is actively monitoring the potential meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, a development that could significantly influence global politics. As war-and-conflicts, particularly the ongoing Ukraine conflict, continue to shape diplomatic relationships, the EU's policy-and-legislation regarding migration may be impacted. According togeneral-news reports, the possibility of a Trump-Putin meeting in May, potentially in the Middle East, is under discussion, but no definitive plans have been announced.
