Scholz of Germany Supports Meeting Between Putin and Trump
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has expressed support for the proposal of a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President-elect Donald Trump. Read Full Article at RT.com
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has expressed support for a potential meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, suggesting it could be a step toward resolving the conflict in Ukraine.
Speaking to ARD on Saturday, Scholz indicated that a Trump-Putin meeting might help initiate “possible negotiations” regarding Ukraine and ultimately lead to an end to the violence. “In this respect, it is not bad news if the American president[-elect] and the Russian president want to meet,” he remarked.
Trump has previously indicated that arrangements are underway for a meeting with Putin, likely to occur after his inauguration on January 20. Moscow has confirmed that both leaders are open to dialogue, though Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov mentioned that details regarding the timing and location of the meeting remain unclear. “President Putin has repeatedly stated his openness to contacts with international leaders, including the US president and, in particular, Donald Trump,” he said earlier this week.
Peskov also emphasized the importance of mutual desire and political will, stating that “no conditions are required for this” and that dialogue is essential for resolving current issues.
During his election campaign, Trump made repeated promises to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine within 24 hours, yet he has not elaborated on his methods. Recently, the president-elect acknowledged that it could take him up to six months after taking office to facilitate an agreement between Moscow and Kiev.
In recent weeks, there have been speculations about Scholz aiming to arrange a meeting with Putin. However, Moscow has denied any such plans. Earlier this month, Scholz dismissed these rumors as unfounded. He criticized German MP Roderich Kiesewetter for circulating claims about a potential trip to Moscow, labeling them as “baseless” and “deeply inappropriate.” German government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit further condemned the assertions as “entirely fabricated,” “defamatory,” and “malicious,” asserting that such a trip “would make no sense at all.”
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Speaking to ARD on Saturday, Scholz indicated that a Trump-Putin meeting might help initiate “possible negotiations” regarding Ukraine and ultimately lead to an end to the violence. “In this respect, it is not bad news if the American president[-elect] and the Russian president want to meet,” he remarked.
Trump has previously indicated that arrangements are underway for a meeting with Putin, likely to occur after his inauguration on January 20. Moscow has confirmed that both leaders are open to dialogue, though Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov mentioned that details regarding the timing and location of the meeting remain unclear. “President Putin has repeatedly stated his openness to contacts with international leaders, including the US president and, in particular, Donald Trump,” he said earlier this week.
Peskov also emphasized the importance of mutual desire and political will, stating that “no conditions are required for this” and that dialogue is essential for resolving current issues.
During his election campaign, Trump made repeated promises to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine within 24 hours, yet he has not elaborated on his methods. Recently, the president-elect acknowledged that it could take him up to six months after taking office to facilitate an agreement between Moscow and Kiev.
In recent weeks, there have been speculations about Scholz aiming to arrange a meeting with Putin. However, Moscow has denied any such plans. Earlier this month, Scholz dismissed these rumors as unfounded. He criticized German MP Roderich Kiesewetter for circulating claims about a potential trip to Moscow, labeling them as “baseless” and “deeply inappropriate.” German government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit further condemned the assertions as “entirely fabricated,” “defamatory,” and “malicious,” asserting that such a trip “would make no sense at all.”
Debra A Smith for TROIB News
