U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he plans to have a meeting "very soon" with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to discuss ending the conflict in Ukraine. This announcement follows previous talks between Trump and Putin, as well as efforts by U.S. and Russian delegations in Saudi Arabia.
Trump revealed that he had communicated with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is part of the U.S. delegation in negotiations with Russia, and emphasized that the peace process is moving forward. The president assured that both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are interested in ending the ongoing war.
In this regard, Trump mentioned that there is a high probability that both he and Putin will meet in Saudi Arabia to address this issue. Although an exact date for the summit has not been set, Trump expressed his confidence that the meeting could happen in the near future.
Trump stressed that the history of Russia and Ukraine demonstrates the capability of these countries to overcome challenges and stop conflicts, and expressed his belief that Putin is interested in ending the ongoing war. The U.S. leader mentioned that his team is working hard to find solutions to achieve peace in the region.
In previous conversations, Trump and Putin had agreed to initiate negotiations to resolve the situation in Ukraine. This marks a crucial point in the relations between the two countries, which have maintained contact despite international tensions. Trump highlighted the importance of stopping the conflict and appeared optimistic about the prospects of reaching an agreement that benefits all parties involved.
