Trump And Putin Keep Talks Secret From World
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The exact nature of potential communications between Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump remains unclear, with both nations providing limited information about any possible dialogue regarding the Ukraine conflict.
During an exchange with reporters on Air Force One, Trump indicated some form of contact had occurred, stating “I’ve had it” when questioned about conversations with Putin. He expressed optimism about progress while remaining tight-lipped on specifics, adding that he anticipated further discussions aimed at ending the conflict.
The Kremlin maintained an ambiguous stance, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov declining to confirm or deny any direct communication between the leaders. Peskov’s only additional comment noted that “many different communications are emerging.”
US President Trump claims he spoke with Russia's Vladimir Putin, in an exclusive interview; The Kremlin is yet to confirm the call
Trump had earlier vowed to end the Ukraine war within 24 hours of taking office@eriknjoka tells you more pic.twitter.com/QFpyStDu0R
— WION (@WIONews) February 9, 2025
This potential dialogue marks the first direct contact between the leaders of these nuclear powers since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022. The conflict’s roots trace back to 2014, following Ukraine’s Maidan Revolution and Russia’s subsequent annexation of Crimea.
Currently, Russian forces control territory in Ukraine comparable to the size of Virginia, with recent advances showing their fastest progression since early 2022. The last confirmed communication between Putin and a U.S. president occurred in February 2022, when he spoke with President Joe Biden shortly before launching the invasion.
Trump, who authored “Trump: The Art of the Deal” in 1987, has consistently expressed his intention to meet with Putin to discuss peace terms. Reports suggest Saudi Arabia and the UAE are being considered as potential summit locations.
🇷🇺🇺🇸Trump had a telephone conversation with Putin — USAID funded New York Post
The main statements from Trump's:
— Putin "wants people to stop dying" in the conflict in Ukraine. He also said that he "has always had a good relationship with Putin," unlike Biden;
— Addressing pic.twitter.com/6tBBrLljwC
— Dr. Gila Jed (@officialGilajed) February 9, 2025
Putin has outlined his conditions for ending the conflict, demanding Ukraine’s withdrawal from four Russian-claimed regions and abandonment of NATO aspirations. According to Reuters’ November reporting, while Putin appears open to peace discussions with Trump, he remains firm against major territorial concessions.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy recently proposed supplying the U.S. with rare earth minerals in exchange for continued war effort support.
