According to Kirichenka Putin wants Trump to aid him regain Russia's global position. To this end, the Russian president carefully compliments Trump, forming the basis for a gathering that can strengthen his position both in the country and abroad.
Analyst stresses that in the face of a balancing economy on the brink of Putin's collapse, he must act with caution not to provoke Trump. The American president has already suggested the anticipation of tightening sanctions against Russia, which further mobilises Putin for diplomatic procedures.
Trump has his own goals.
‘The Hill’ points out that Putin is not inclined to straight negociate with Ukraine, alternatively seeking an agreement with the United States. Trump besides expresses his willingness to mediate on the issue of peace, but unlike his predecessor Joe Biden, who emphasized the rule of "nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine", the current president of the United States is inclined towards solutions consistent with his own political goals and imagination of diplomacy.
On Friday, Donald Trump announced that he was shortly planning a conversation with Vladimir Putin. During the ceremony of approving the appointment of Doug Burgum for the position of Minister of interior Resources, the president of the United States informed about planned contacts with the Russian leader. Trump, however, refused to answer the question of whether there had already been a conversation with Putin, but pointed out that crucial negotiations were underway between the US and Russia and further meetings were planned.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Pieskov, quoted by TASS, stated that Moscow is prepared to engage in dialog at the highest level, but has not yet received an authoritative signal from Washington.
