Assistant to the President of the Russian Federation: Putin and Trump discussed the idea of ​​increasing the level of representatives of the Ukrainian and Russian side in negotiations

Assistant to the President of Russia Yuri Ushakov said that Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discussed the possibility of increasing the level of representatives of the Ukrainian and Russian sides, who participate in direct negotiations:

“During the further telephone conversation, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump spoke in support of continuing direct negotiations between the delegations of Russia and Ukraine. In this regard, in particular, the idea was discussed that we should study the possibility of increasing the level of representatives of the Ukrainian and Russian side, that is, those representatives who participate in the raised direct negotiations. ”

As the political scientist and columnist The Insider Ivan Preobrazhensky, such a statement can indirectly indicate that Putin is not ready to meet with Zelensky one on one, and the three of the Trump is ready.

Previously, Trump also reported his conversation with Putin. According to its results, preparations were launched for the meeting of Putin and Zelensky, and then for a tripartite meeting, the US President said:

“According to the results of the meetings, I called President Putin and began preparing the meeting between him and the President of Zelensky - the venue will be determined later. After this meeting, we will hold a tripartite summit - two presidents and me. This is a very good and timely step towards war, which lasts almost four years. Vice President Jay Di Wence, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special messenger Steve Whitkoff coordinate interaction with Russia and Ukraine. ”

Trump hopes to hold a meeting of Putin and Zelensky until the end of August, writes Axios.

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