MOSCOW: Preparations for a gathering between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump are at an “superior stage”, Russian state information company RIA quoted a senior lawmaker as saying on Thursday (Feb 6).
It cited Leonid Slutsky, head of the State Duma’s worldwide affairs committee, as saying the assembly may happen in February or March.
Trump and Putin have each mentioned they’re eager to carry a gathering whose agenda may embrace nuclear arms management and international vitality costs in addition to Trump’s said goal to deliver a swift finish to the Ukraine battle.
Slutsky mentioned he additionally anticipated them to speak in regards to the scenario within the Center East.
“The work requires severe preparation, which – I am not freely giving any secret – is at the moment at a complicated stage,” he mentioned.
Slutsky declined to invest 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 is going to be quickly,” RIA quoted him as saying.
