Kremlin-Trump meeting: negotiations and possible scenarios

The Moscow Times reported that the Kremlin is exploring the possibility of holding a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former US President Donald Trump in April or May. The publication, citing current and former Russian officials, said that extensive discussions are underway on this issue.

Possible date of the meeting

According to current discussions, the most likely scenario is to hold a meeting during the Easter holidays. This date falls on April 20, 2025. However, Moscow is said to prefer to postpone this meeting as much as possible. This could mean Russia seeking as many concessions as possible from the US in exchange for a cessation of hostilities.

At the same time, the Kremlin does not want to postpone the meeting for too long. Russian officials are concerned that interest in the talks may fade, given the growing anti-cooperation sentiment in the US and Europe. That is why the meeting is planned “no later than June.”

Key issues in the negotiations

In addition to ending the war in Ukraine, Russia plans to discuss a number of important bilateral issues during the meeting. These include:

• Lifting Western sanctions;
  
• US investment in Russia’s strategic projects;
  
• Strategic stability and arms control agreements.
  

Russian sources say that both sides are seeking tangible gains from the talks. This will require a significant amount of preparatory work. Any agreement must be well-documented and carefully crafted.

Trump's attitude to the meeting

Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed his desire to meet with Putin. He has stated that he intends to improve relations with Russia if he is re-elected as US president. On the other hand, Moscow remains cautious in its official rhetoric and has not yet made an official statement on this issue.

US and European position

On March 11, the US proposed a 30-day unconditional ceasefire to Russia and Ukraine. During this period, negotiations on a peace treaty are expected to be held. Kiev has agreed to this proposal, but Moscow has not yet commented on it.

New details about the negotiations and a possible meeting may emerge in the coming weeks. The dialogue between the Kremlin and Trump is expected to have a significant impact on the international political situation. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”