Kremlin says Putin 'ready' to meet Trump
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russian President Putin is willing to meet US President-elect Trump, emphasizing that mutual interest and political will are the only requirements. Although no contact has been made yet, Peskov expects potential dialogue after Trump's inauguration.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 02:33 | 10 January 2025
- Modified Date: 03:16 | 10 January 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to meet with US President-elect Donald Trump, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
Asked at a press briefing in Moscow whether Russia sets any conditions for such a meeting, Peskov said only mutual interest in a meeting is required.
"No conditions are required for this. It requires a mutual desire and political will to engage in dialogue and solve existing issues through dialogue," he said.
Moscow welcomes the intention of the US president-elect to resolve issues through dialogue, he noted.
Peskov also said that Trump's representatives have not yet contacted the Russian side, but contacts may take place after his inauguration.
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