‘Preparations at superior stage’: Putin-Trump assembly seemingly in February or March

Preparations for a gathering between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump are at an “superior stage,” in response to a senior lawmaker quoted by the Russian state information company RIA on Thursday.

Leonid Slutsky, head of the State Duma’s worldwide affairs committee, indicated that the assembly may happen in February or March.

“The work requires critical preparation, which – I’m not gifting away any secret – is presently at a sophisticated stage,” he stated.

Trump and Putin have each stated they’re eager to carry a gathering whose agenda may embody nuclear arms management and world power costs in addition to Trump’s said goal to deliver a swift finish to the Ukraine battle.

Slutsky stated he additionally anticipated them to speak in regards to the state of affairs within the Center East.

He, nevertheless, declined to take a position on precisely when a gathering may happen.

“February or March – let’s not guess, and let’s give the leaders the chance to arrange for it competently and comprehensively, however it will likely be quickly,” RIA quoted him as saying.

With inputs from companies