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Putin has addressed a meeting with Trump, but without concrete plans, according to the Kremlin

Putin has addressed a meeting with Trump, but without concrete plans, according to the Kremlin

The Kremlin has signaled that there is a political arrangement for the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, and the president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, to hold a meeting in the future. However, so far, no concrete preparations have been started for a possible meeting between both leaders.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told newspapers on Monday that both officials had expressed interest in stable contacts.

“There is a clear understanding and political will that such contacts will be very necessary and appropriate,” said Peskov.

Despite this intention, Peskov found that he made significant progress in organizing a meeting. When looking at places like Switzerland or Serbia as possible venues for a meeting, the spokesperson points out that although several countries have offered their services as hosts, it is premature to discuss the details of these.

“Many countries are offering their services as hypothetical venues for these conversations, but they are too ready to discuss it. Todavía no hay preparativos sustanciales”, indicates Peskov.

The Kremlin has opened up the possibility of what could happen through Trump’s grave, scheduled for January 20.

The history of meetings between Trump and Putin

The last time Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump met in person was in June 2019, during the G20 celebration in Osaka, Japan. On that occasion, both leaders missed a meeting that developed in a context of international relations, but reflected the desire for dialogue between both potentialities.

A year earlier, in July 2018, Trump and Putin will be the protagonists of an evening in Helsinki, Finland. This event generated great controversy, as you were in the middle of special fiscal Robert Mueller’s investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election.

For his part, Putin commented on the month in which he had not seen Trump for more than four years, suggesting that, with the Republican’s return to the White House, he could open a new stage in relations between Moscow and Washington.

Expectations during the presidential transition

With Trump on the verge of assuming the presidency again, the dynamics between the United States and Russia will hopefully be the subject of global attention. Some analysts suggest that Trump may adopt a more conciliatory approach towards Moscow, in contrast to the tensions that characterized the bilateral relationship during Joe Biden’s government.

The political will expressed by both leaders suggests that a reunion could eventually occur, but it is still possible to see whether the circumstances will allow concrete progress in the short film. The presidential transition in the United States will, without a doubt, be a key factor in determining the rumble that will make the conversations possible.

Meanwhile, the world is watching with interest the evolution of the banter between Washington and Moscow, aware of the impact that any research between these two powers could have on the international scene.

By Kimberly Novankosv