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Kremlin says Putin 'ready' to meet Trump

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russian President Putin is willing to meet US President-elect Trump, emphasizing that mutual interest and political will are the only requirements. Although no contact has been made yet, Peskov expects potential dialogue after Trump's inauguration.

Anadolu Agency WORLD
Published January 10,2025
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to meet with US President-elect Donald Trump, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.

Asked at a press briefing in Moscow whether Russia sets any conditions for such a meeting, Peskov said only mutual interest in a meeting is required.

"No conditions are required for this. It requires a mutual desire and political will to engage in dialogue and solve existing issues through dialogue," he said.

Moscow welcomes the intention of the US president-elect to resolve issues through dialogue, he noted.

Peskov also said that Trump's representatives have not yet contacted the Russian side, but contacts may take place after his inauguration.