Trump-Putin News / Why can Trump-Putin meeting happen only in this Muslim country?

Trump-Putin News: Former US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin recently had a telephone conversation, in which it was agreed to start talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump said that he would meet Putin in person and this meeting would not be held in the US or Russia but in a third country.

Possible meeting in Saudi Arabia

Trump confirmed that his and Putin's first meeting would be held in Saudi Arabia. However, he did not give any specific date for this. He also indicated that many more meetings are likely in the future. According to Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman could be a suitable host, as both the leaders know him well.

Moscow's response has not come yet

There has been no official response from the Kremlin on this meeting so far. However, earlier Russian officials had considered Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as possible meeting venues. According to a report by news agency Reuters, Russian officials also visited these two countries in early February.

Some Russian diplomats and intelligence officials had objected to the selection of Saudi Arabia and the UAE as potential sites, as both these countries are close military and security allies of the US. Despite this, both Putin and Trump have developed good relations with these countries.

Improvement in relations between Russia and Saudi Arabia

Relations between Russia and Saudi Arabia have improved significantly over the past decade. After Trump became president, he first contacted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and described him as an impressive leader.

At the same time, Putin has also visited Saudi Arabia and the UAE in 2023, where he praised Mohammed bin Salman's leadership ability. The two leaders have had a close personal relationship since 2015, when Salman first visited Russia.

Ukraine war and possibilities of mediation

Both Saudi Arabia and the UAE have taken a neutral stance in the Ukraine war and have also maintained constant contact with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. If the talks between Trump and Putin are successful, it could be an important step towards ending the war.

Conclusion

The possible meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin can bring a big change in international diplomacy. If this meeting is successful, it can help in creating a balance between the US, Russia and other global powers. However, the Kremlin's reaction to this and the actual status of the meeting remains to be awaited.