The ground for direct conversations between Vladimir Putin and his Volodimir Zelenski To end the war in Ukraine he states that the US president is preparing Donald Trumpafter his meetings on Monday (18.8.25) at the White House with the Ukrainian President and the leaders of France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Finland, the European Union and NATO.
Indeed, after completing his meetings with Volodimir Zelenski and European leaders, Donald Trump returned to the Oval office had a telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin.
On Tuesday morning (Greek time) the White House released a photo that reflects the moment when Donald Trump talks to the Russian president, in the presence of his close associates such as US Secretary of State Marko Rubio.
President Donald J. Trump on the phone with President Putin in the Oval Office. pic.twitter.com/RkWReNAT2b
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In his first post on Truth Social after negotiations in the White House With Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski, Commission President, Ursula von der Layen, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merry Melon, Finnish Prime Minister Alexander Stubb, US president confirmed that he phoned Vladimir Putin.
“At the end of the meetings, I phoned President Putin and started arrangements for a meeting, at a location to be appointed, between President Putin and President Zelenski. And when it happens, we’ll have a tripartite, with the two presidents and me, “Donald Trump said.
What did Trump – Putin discussed
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump discussed the idea of raising the level of representation in talks to resolve the armed conflict in Ukraine during the 40 -minute telephone conversation.
“The idea was discussed that it would be worth exploring the possibility of raising the level of representation of the Ukrainian and Russian side,” or in other words who participate in “direct negotiations”, said RIA agency, citing Russian presidency adviser.