Trump aims for Putin phone call despite advisors' concerns
Donald Trump wants to call Vladimir Putin "before or shortly after the weekend," reports Politico. However, it is uncertain whether the talks will take place, as the U.S. president's advisers are discouraging him from doing so.
What you need to know?
- U.S. President Donald Trump wants to talk to Vladimir Putin "before or shortly after the weekend," according to Politico.
- Trump's advisers recommend against the call. They want Putin to first agree to a ceasefire.
- Russia, unlike Ukraine, has rejected the appeal to halt fighting.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to have a phone conversation on Friday, April 4, or next week, according to Politico, citing its sources.
The report notes, however, that no final agreements have been made regarding the negotiations.
Trump's aides do not want him to talk to Putin
It remains unclear whether the talks will actually occur. As Politico reports, Trump's advisers have suggested that he should not call Putin until the Russian leader agrees to a complete ceasefire in Ukraine.
Kiev has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire on the condition that Russia complies, but Moscow has refused.
At the end of March, Donald Trump expressed his frustration at Vladimir Putin for not moving toward an agreement. He mentioned that he plans to speak with him soon. The U.S. and Russian leaders last spoke on March 18.
