Trump acknowledges 'serious discussions' with Moscow regarding Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has expressed his anticipation of something “significant” occurring following his conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Read Full Article at RT.com
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The US leader has not disclosed whether he has spoken directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
On Friday, US President Donald Trump addressed reporters at the White House, mentioning that he anticipates something “significant” will occur following his conversation with Putin, indicating that critical discussions with Moscow are already in progress.
Having assumed office just last week, Trump has continually expressed his willingness to engage with his Russian counterpart promptly to negotiate an end to the conflict in Ukraine. The Kremlin has indicated it is waiting for definitive signals from the Trump administration.
“We’ll be speaking, and I think we will, perhaps, do something that will be significant,” Trump said on Friday. “It’s just a senseless situation, and it’s got to stop. So whatever I can do to stop it… and we are having discussions, yes.”
When a reporter inquired if this meant he had already spoken to Putin or had a call scheduled, Trump responded, “I don’t want to say that.” When asked why he was withholding information, he reiterated, “I just don’t want to say that.”
“We’re having very serious discussions about that war, trying to get it ended,” he continued, confirming that these dialogues are taking place “with Russia.”
On Monday, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated that a phone call between the two presidents was not currently in the works since no agreement or understanding had been established regarding the matter. He pointed out that all communications are currently happening at the embassy level.
Trump has committed to negotiating a resolution to the dispute between Moscow and Kiev, reportedly assigning his Ukraine envoy, Keith Kellogg, a 100-day timeline to reach a settlement. Last week, the US president warned of new sanctions if Moscow rejected an unspecified “deal” to conclude the conflict, while asserting that he is “not looking to hurt Russia.”
Russia has maintained that hostilities will only cease if Ukraine agrees to permanent neutrality, demilitarization, and denazification, as well as acknowledges the territorial “realities on the ground.” Moscow has said it remains open to negotiations but insists that any agreement must include “reliable, legally binding agreements eliminating the root causes of the conflict.”
Jessica Kline for TROIB News
On Friday, US President Donald Trump addressed reporters at the White House, mentioning that he anticipates something “significant” will occur following his conversation with Putin, indicating that critical discussions with Moscow are already in progress.
Having assumed office just last week, Trump has continually expressed his willingness to engage with his Russian counterpart promptly to negotiate an end to the conflict in Ukraine. The Kremlin has indicated it is waiting for definitive signals from the Trump administration.
“We’ll be speaking, and I think we will, perhaps, do something that will be significant,” Trump said on Friday. “It’s just a senseless situation, and it’s got to stop. So whatever I can do to stop it… and we are having discussions, yes.”
When a reporter inquired if this meant he had already spoken to Putin or had a call scheduled, Trump responded, “I don’t want to say that.” When asked why he was withholding information, he reiterated, “I just don’t want to say that.”
“We’re having very serious discussions about that war, trying to get it ended,” he continued, confirming that these dialogues are taking place “with Russia.”
On Monday, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated that a phone call between the two presidents was not currently in the works since no agreement or understanding had been established regarding the matter. He pointed out that all communications are currently happening at the embassy level.
Trump has committed to negotiating a resolution to the dispute between Moscow and Kiev, reportedly assigning his Ukraine envoy, Keith Kellogg, a 100-day timeline to reach a settlement. Last week, the US president warned of new sanctions if Moscow rejected an unspecified “deal” to conclude the conflict, while asserting that he is “not looking to hurt Russia.”
Russia has maintained that hostilities will only cease if Ukraine agrees to permanent neutrality, demilitarization, and denazification, as well as acknowledges the territorial “realities on the ground.” Moscow has said it remains open to negotiations but insists that any agreement must include “reliable, legally binding agreements eliminating the root causes of the conflict.”
Jessica Kline for TROIB News
