Trump considers phone call with Putin despite aides' warnings
Donald Trump wants to call Vladimir Putin "before or shortly after the weekend," reports Politico. However, it's unknown whether the talks will take place, as the U.S. president's entourage is discouraging him from doing so.
What you need to know
- U.S. President Donald Trump wants to talk to Vladimir Putin "before or shortly after the weekend," reports Politico.
- Trump's entourage advises against the call. They want Putin to first agree to a ceasefire.
- Russia, unlike Ukraine, has rejected the appeal to halt fighting.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are scheduled to have a phone conversation on Friday, April 4, or next week - according to Politico, citing its own sources.
The website notes, however, that there are no final agreements regarding the negotiations.
Trump's aides do not want him to talk to Putin
It's not known whether the talks will actually happen. As Politico writes, Trump's entourage advised him not to call Putin until the Russian leader agrees to a complete ceasefire in Ukraine.
Kyiv agreed to a 30-day ceasefire if only Russia would comply. However, Moscow refused.
At the end of March, Donald Trump said he was "angry" at Vladimir Putin for not moving toward an agreement. He added that he plans to talk to him soon. The U.S. and Russian leaders last talked on March 18.
