Putin answered journalists' questions on Friday. The Russian leader was asked, among others whether he does not think that “the time has come for him to meet with Donald Trump in person.”.
– I have great respect for the current president of the United States. He had a very hard, difficult and dangerous way back to power and to the White House, we all know it well, to such an extent that he survived the attempt at the assassination and more than one attempt to attack his life. He is a brave man, he is clear – he began his statement.
Vladimir Putin then stated that he appreciates the actions of the US President regarding the resolution of the situation in the Middle East and the “Ukrainian crisis”. – I said it before, I want to say it in public and I want to say it now: I believe that President Trump honestly strives to resolve the Ukrainian issue – he emphasized.
Putin “Open” to meet with Trump
The Russian leader then stated that “He is always open to contacts and meetings” – I know that President Trump also talked about the possibility of a meeting. Like him, I think that such meetings should be prepared, and their results should lead us to new areas of cooperation. In general, thanks to President Trump, relations between Russia and the United States are beginning to improve. Not everything has been resolved in the field of diplomatic relations, but the first steps were taken and we have gone through – Russia has established “working contacts”, including
Putin also stated that American companies “send a signal that they would like to return to the Russian market.” – All this must be consistently prepared. In general, this meeting is quite possible and we will gladly prepare it He finished.
