U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted at a possible meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, emphasizing that such an engagement would take place “at the right time.” Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump suggested that direct talks with Putin could be on the horizon as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts.
“I would imagine I would be meeting with Putin at the right time,” Trump stated, leaving open the possibility of future engagements. His comments come amid ongoing discussions surrounding the Ukraine conflict and broader U.S.-Russia relations.
When asked whether he had spoken with Putin before or after his inauguration on January 20, Trump was elusive in his response. “I’ve had. Let’s just say I’ve had. And I expect to have more conversations,” he remarked, hinting at undisclosed interactions with the Russian leader.
Trump’s remarks included a strong stance on the Ukraine conflict, stressing the urgency of finding a resolution. “We have to get that war ended. <…> And we have to get it ended soon,” he asserted. His statement aligns with growing international calls for peace negotiations and a diplomatic resolution to the war, which has been ongoing since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
The former president’s comments suggest a proactive approach in engaging with Putin, potentially as part of informal diplomatic efforts. On Saturday, The New York Post reported that Trump had allegedly spoken to Putin in an attempt to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war. However, details about this conversation remain unclear.
Responding to media inquiries, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined to confirm or deny reports about Trump and Putin’s alleged communication. “We have no information to share on this matter at this time,” Peskov stated, maintaining a level of ambiguity regarding any recent exchanges between the two leaders.
Trump’s refusal to disclose details about his interactions with Putin has fueled speculation about the nature of their discussions. When pressed by a reporter about whether he is in regular contact with Putin, Trump responded cryptically: “Well, they can assume. It makes sense. Well, I don’t want to talk about it. If we are talking, I don’t want to tell you about the conversation, it’s too early, but I do believe that we are making progress.”
The possibility of a meeting between Trump and Putin has significant geopolitical implications, particularly concerning U.S.-Russia relations and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. While no official meeting has been scheduled, Trump’s remarks indicate that dialogue between the two leaders remains a possibility in the near future.
