The North American president said that Russian congratulated him on the ‘great achievement of peace in the Middle East’ and highlighted that this advance could contribute to negotiations that lead to the end of the conflict in Eastern Europe
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, stated this Thursday (16) that he had a “very productive telephone conversation” with the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin. According to Trump, the dialogue covered topics such as the end of the war between Russia and Ukraine, bilateral trade and diplomatic advances in the Middle East. In a post on social media, the American president said that Putin congratulated him on the “great achievement of peace in the Middle East” and highlighted that this progress could contribute to negotiations that lead to an end to the conflict in Eastern Europe.
Trump also reported that Putin thanked the first lady, Melania Trump, for her work with children and that they both agreed to maintain cooperation in this area. The US president also stated that, after the end of the war, there are plans to expand trade relations between Washington and Moscow.
According to Trump, high-level advisors from both countries are expected to meet next week to discuss details of the negotiations. The American team will be led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The meeting between Trump and Putin should take place in Budapest, Hungary, with the aim of seeking a diplomatic solution to what the American president called an “inglorious war” between Russia and Ukraine.
Trump also confirmed that he will meet this Friday (17) with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in the Oval Office of the White House, to discuss the content of the conversation with Putin and “much more”. “I believe that great progress was made with today’s telephone conversation,” said the president.
The move reinforces Donald Trump’s strategy of resuming the United States’ diplomatic protagonism, relying on direct dialogue and bilateral agreements — a style that contrasts with the multilateral model adopted by previous governments.
While part of the press and sectors of the American political establishment criticize the rapprochement with Putin, the president’s allies argue that the pragmatic stance can shorten the war and reduce the political and economic cost of the conflict for the West. The fact that Trump once again positions himself as the main international mediator signals that American foreign policy once again has a personal and unpredictable brand — but, according to his supporters, a more effective one.
