The article reports on the planned meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, with Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov confirming that preparations are underway. The two leaders may discuss a range of global topics, including the war in Ukraine, which has been ongoing since 2014. According to Ryabkov, the goal is to “start to move toward normalizing relations between our countries” and find ways to resolve the conflict.
The article also mentions that Trump previously stated he would meet Putin before the end of February, and that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the possibilities of a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov during talks in Saudi Arabia. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed concerns about being excluded from the negotiations and has stated that any outcome must involve Kyiv’s participation.
It is worth noting that the article does not provide details on a potential date or location for the meeting between Trump and Putin, only stating that it will take place in Saudi Arabia.
