Kremlin: Putin-Trump Meeting "Necessary" but Requires Preparation

Moscow Stresses Importance of Meaningful Talks with Washington

The Kremlin has stated that a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump is "necessary," but emphasized that such talks must be well-prepared and produce tangible results. The statement reflects Moscow’s interest in reengaging with U.S. leadership amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Kremlin says Putin-Trump meeting is necessary, but it requires advance preparation and must yield results
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said it is necessary primarily from the point of view of bilateral Russian-US relations and from the point of view of holding a serious dialogue at the highest level about international affairs and regional problems, including the Ukraine crisis.

The Kremlin said on Friday (May 16, 2025) that a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump is necessary, but it requires considerable advance preparation and must yield results when it takes place.