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Trump and Putin to Hold Phone Call in Coming Weeks, Preparations for Meeting Underway Amid Ukraine Conflict

Jan 12, 2025, 04:01 PM

Preparations are underway for a meeting between U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Trump's incoming national security adviser, Mike Waltz. Waltz, in an interview with ABC News, stated that he expects a phone call between Trump and Putin in the coming days or weeks. The adviser also mentioned that Trump believes a deal on Ukraine is impossible without dialogue with Russia and plans to work on establishing a relationship and dialogue with Russia in the coming months. The preparations for the Trump-Putin meeting are part of broader efforts to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with Trump aiming to end the conflict diplomatically.