The president of Russia, Vladimir Putinhas suggested this Thursday that United Arab Emirates could be an “suitable place” to host a future meeting with his American counterpart, Donald Trump. The proposal has been raised after his meeting in Moscow with the head of state Emiratí, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyanwithin the framework of an official visit.
“We have many friends willing to help us organize such an event. One of them is the president of United Arab Emirates. This would be one of the most appropriate places, “he said in statements collected by the Interfax agency.
The meeting between Putin and Trump there, who has assured that the meeting “will take place in the next few days“, although he has not offered details about the location nor has there been, so far, official confirmation by Washington.
Dialogue with Zelenski: Provision with conditions
During the same appearance, Putin has also reiterated his willing to maintain a meeting with the president of Ukraine, Voloimir Zelenski: “I have already said many times that I have nothing against“However, he has clarified that” certain conditions must be created “so that the meeting is held. Something that, in his opinion, is still “Far” to happen.
Meanwhile, Zelenski continues to insist on the need for direct negotiations with Moscow to end the conflict. This Thursday, the Ukrainian president has spoken with the German chancellor, Olaf Scholzand the French president, Emmanuel Macronwith whom he has analyzed the call held on the eve with Trump.
“We have agreed that work, both at the level of advisors and leaders, must give results. We remain aware of the need for a high fire. Ukraine is prepared for it, and there has not yet a clear public response from Russia, “Zelenski published on his social networks after the conversation with Macron.
Reinforcing links with Arab Emirates
At the bilateral plane, President Emiratí has shown his will to double trade between the two countries in the next five years. Currently, the volume of commercial exchange is 11.5 billion dollars (about 9.8 billion euros).
Both leaders have signed Two cooperation agreements: one above economic development And another focused on the use of artificial intelligence applied to transportation.
Putin has defined United Arab Emirates as a “friendly country” And he highlighted the proximity between both leaders, remembering that Bin Zayed has already visited Russia in October last year and participated in an informal meeting in his residence, the TASS agency reported.
