Kremlin says Russia and U.S. are preparing more talks
The Hindu
Kremlin prepares for expert-level talks between Russia and US following high-level meeting, potential Trump-Putin in-person meeting.
The Kremlin said on Wednesday (February 25, 2025) that preparations were being made for expert-level talks between Russia and the United States to follow up on a high-level meeting last week and an earlier call between presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated that there was an understanding that Mr. Trump and Mr. Putin should meet in person after thorough preparation, but said there were no details yet on when and where this would happen.
He said the two leaders could speak again by phone if needed, but there were no current plans for this.
"Contacts are being prepared at the expert level through the ministries of foreign affairs," Mr. Peskov said, without providing any further details.
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