US Presidential Administration Donald Trump warns him from a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, until the Kremlin agrees to complete termination of hostilities in Ukraine. This was reported on April 3 by NBC News with reference to sources in the White House.
Earlier this week, Trump said he was planning to talk to Putin, but his environment does not support the idea. Two high -ranking administrations have confirmed NBC News that there are currently no official plans for such a call. At the same time, they acknowledged that Trump could suddenly change his decision and initiate contact with the Russian leader.
Officials explained to the President that a conversation with Putin without specific concessions by the Kremlin, in particular without readiness to cease fire, could be regarded as a weakness of the United States or as a concession to the Russian side.
Despite the general calls for peaceful settlement, Trump has spoken sharply about Putin in recent days. He stated that he was "very angry" on the Russian president, although he did not specify that it was the cause of his annoyance.
Earlier, Trump has repeatedly argued that he was able to "end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours", but did not reveal the details of his plan. His critics believe that such rhetoric can mean pressure on Ukraine to accept the Kremlin conditions.
In parallel with these events, negotiations were held in Washington between Putin's special representative Kirill Dmitriev and American officials. According to NBC News, Dmitriev held meetings in the White House, as well as with Republican legislators, including Lindsey Senators Lindsey Gramov and Marcuyne Mallin.
The topic of discussions was possible to cease fire in Ukraine. Sources report that the Russian representative has made some proposals from the Kremlin, but their content remains unknown.
Trump's likely call and Russian representatives to Washington can influence international relations, especially in the context of the US President's election in 2024. Baiden's administration emphasizes that it will not negotiate peace without Ukraine's participation, and insists that any ceasefire should provide for the complete withdrawal of Russian troops.
The Republicans are divided in their views: some stand for a more rigid line against Moscow, while others support the idea of direct negotiations with the Kremlin.
