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Russian FM says conditions for Putin-Trump summit haven’t been met
(MENAFN) Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated on Wednesday that the conditions necessary for a summit between President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump have yet to be fulfilled, according to reports.
"Any summit meeting requires in-depth preparation and careful consideration of all aspects. As of today, neither the first nor the second condition for organizing this meeting has been met," Ryabkov said during a session in Moscow’s State Duma.
He noted that while Russian and American foreign ministries are conducting preparatory work, the immediate focus is on detailing the framework agreed upon by the two leaders in mid-August. Despite the absence of high-level meetings, Ryabkov confirmed that the sides remain in continuous communication, particularly on security matters.
Trump and Putin last met in Alaska on Aug. 15 and had planned follow-up talks in Budapest, which ultimately did not occur. The Kremlin emphasized that the meeting requires thorough preparation and cannot happen merely “for the sake of meeting.”
Ryabkov cited lingering tensions, including the closure of Russian diplomatic missions in 2017 and 2018 and the seizure of diplomatic property, calling for the return of these assets. "The property must be returned. This is an irrevocable requirement. Even if they didn't disgrace themselves, they took away state property protected by diplomatic immunity, and they don't want to return it," he said.
He also addressed the resumption of direct flights between Russia and the U.S., stating that Moscow supports reopening them, though no progress has yet been made. Ryabkov attributed broader tensions with the West to “expansion to the east and complete disregard for Moscow's interests, primarily in the field of security.”
On Venezuela, Ryabkov expressed support for the Latin American country, criticizing U.S. actions for increasing regional tensions and highlighting Caracas’ efforts to combat drug trafficking. "In this case, we refer to the relevant reports of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime.
And the State Department at earlier stages recognized the fact that the so-called drug cartels in question do not exist, by and large, in relation to Venezuela," he said.
He confirmed that Moscow maintains close communication with Caracas regarding any potential request for military assistance. Meanwhile, the U.S. has increased military assets in the Caribbean, though Trump has downplayed the likelihood of a conflict with Venezuela, while suggesting that President Nicolas Maduro’s position is vulnerable.
"Any summit meeting requires in-depth preparation and careful consideration of all aspects. As of today, neither the first nor the second condition for organizing this meeting has been met," Ryabkov said during a session in Moscow’s State Duma.
He noted that while Russian and American foreign ministries are conducting preparatory work, the immediate focus is on detailing the framework agreed upon by the two leaders in mid-August. Despite the absence of high-level meetings, Ryabkov confirmed that the sides remain in continuous communication, particularly on security matters.
Trump and Putin last met in Alaska on Aug. 15 and had planned follow-up talks in Budapest, which ultimately did not occur. The Kremlin emphasized that the meeting requires thorough preparation and cannot happen merely “for the sake of meeting.”
Ryabkov cited lingering tensions, including the closure of Russian diplomatic missions in 2017 and 2018 and the seizure of diplomatic property, calling for the return of these assets. "The property must be returned. This is an irrevocable requirement. Even if they didn't disgrace themselves, they took away state property protected by diplomatic immunity, and they don't want to return it," he said.
He also addressed the resumption of direct flights between Russia and the U.S., stating that Moscow supports reopening them, though no progress has yet been made. Ryabkov attributed broader tensions with the West to “expansion to the east and complete disregard for Moscow's interests, primarily in the field of security.”
On Venezuela, Ryabkov expressed support for the Latin American country, criticizing U.S. actions for increasing regional tensions and highlighting Caracas’ efforts to combat drug trafficking. "In this case, we refer to the relevant reports of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime.
And the State Department at earlier stages recognized the fact that the so-called drug cartels in question do not exist, by and large, in relation to Venezuela," he said.
He confirmed that Moscow maintains close communication with Caracas regarding any potential request for military assistance. Meanwhile, the U.S. has increased military assets in the Caribbean, though Trump has downplayed the likelihood of a conflict with Venezuela, while suggesting that President Nicolas Maduro’s position is vulnerable.
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