Putin expresses willingness for summit with Trump as preparations begin

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Vladimir Putin is open to a summit with Donald Trump, according to the Kremlin. Trump, the US president-elect, confirmed that preparations for a meeting are underway but prefers to wait until after his inauguration on January 20. This potential meeting marks a shift from the previous US administration, which cut off direct communication with Putin after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Trump aims to address the ongoing conflict, describing the situation as a "bloody mess." European leaders are urging Trump to maintain military support for Ukraine to strengthen its position in peace talks. Putin's main goal in negotiations is to secure agreements preventing Ukraine from joining NATO and altering the international order to reduce threats to Russia.


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