Trump to Meet Putin 'Very Quickly' After January 20 Inauguration, First Since Ukraine War

Jan 14, 2025, 05:39 AM

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin 'very quickly' following his inauguration on January 20. This meeting would mark the first interaction between the leaders of the U.S. and Russia since the onset of Russia's war with Ukraine in February 2022. In discussions about his strategy to end the conflict, Trump emphasized that the resolution depends on Putin, noting that the Russian leader is 'unhappy with how things are going in Ukraine.' Trump also mentioned that Putin is keen on holding talks, indicating a mutual interest in dialogue.