Putin's reaction after the attacks on Iran. A conversation with Trump “could be arranged quickly”
Russian President Vladimir Putin has no immediate plans to talk to Donald Trump after Iran's American attacks, but the Kremlin says a conversation can be organized quickly if the situation requires it.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has no immediate plans to talk to Donald Trump: Archive
The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, does not currently have plans to discuss with his American counterpart, Donald Trump, following the attacks launched by the United States on Iranian nuclear installations, Kremlin announced on Sunday, according to the TASS news agency. However, Moscow said a telephone conversation between the two leaders “Could be arranged quickly”if necessary.
Consolidated cooperation between Russia and Iran
The statement comes against the background of a closer collaboration between Russia and Iran. In January, the two countries signed an agreement of “comprehensive strategic partnership”, Maintain to strengthen the bilateral relations in the political, economic and military.
Putin Talk – Xi Jinping and message for Washington
Meanwhile, the Kremlin informed that President Putin had a telephone conversation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday. The two firmly condemned Israel's attacks on Iran, according to official communications published by Moscow and China's Foreign Ministry.
Although statements did not mention the United States explicitly, Xi Jinping sent an indirect message to the American leader, stressing that “The great powers that have influence on the parties involved in the conflict should contribute to calming the situation, not to the aggravation of”.
Russia's position: detained but open to dialogue
The lack of a direct dialog between Putin and Trump at this time reflects a reserved position of Russia, but also a tactical availability for a diplomatic intervention, if the tensions in the region get out of control. The Kremlin thus leaves the door open for rapid communication, depending on the evolution of the situation.
