PALM BEACH, Florida—President-elect Donald Trump announced on Thursday that a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin is being arranged, signaling a potential shift in international relations ahead of his inauguration.
“He wants to meet. And we’re setting it up,” Trump told reporters before meeting with Republican governors at his Mar-a-Lago estate. While he did not provide a specific timeline, the president-elect emphasized the importance of addressing global conflicts.
“President Putin wants to meet. He’s said that even publicly, and we have to get that war over with. That’s a bloody mess,” Trump said, referring to the ongoing conflict involving Russia and Ukraine.
The prospect of a meeting between the two leaders comes amid heightened tensions and could mark a significant development in efforts to resolve the situation in the region.
Trump’s remarks suggest a willingness to engage directly with Putin to find a solution to the conflict that has drawn international concern.
The details of the potential meeting remain undisclosed, but the announcement has already sparked discussions about the future of U.S.-Russia relations and the impact on global diplomacy.
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