Moscow, July 20 (LaPresse) – A meeting between Russian and U.S. Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump is necessary and will certainly take place, but it must be preceded by a tremendous amount of work. This was stated by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov in an interview with VGTRK, as reported by Tass. The meeting “is possible and will definitely happen in due time,” said Peskov. “It is necessary.”
“It may also be necessary to formalize some important agreements that will be reached over time, once enormous work has been done. But that moment has not yet arrived,” Peskov emphasized. “This work still needs to be completed.”
The statements of U.S. President Donald Trump indicate his willingness to reach an agreement on Ukraine as soon as possible, but Washington is increasingly aware of how complex this process is, Peskov added. According to him, everyone is accustomed to "rather harsh and direct rhetoric," yet "at the same time, it confirms his intention to continue doing everything possible to facilitate a peaceful resolution."
“President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly expressed his desire to guide the Ukrainian resolution toward a peaceful direction as quickly as possible,” said Peskov. However, the solution in Ukraine is “a long process, it requires effort, and it is not easy.” “And most likely, Washington is increasingly understanding this.”