A combination of file photos showing Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia, January 15, 2016 and U.S. President Donald Trump posing for a photo in New York City, U.S., May 17, 2016. REUTERS/Ivan Sekretarev/Pool/Lucas Jackson/File Photos
The Hill: Trump pressing for big meeting with Putin: report
President Trump is reportedly pressing for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the G20 summit next month in Germany.
But according to The Associated Press, some of Trump's advisers, including officials in the State Department and on the National Security Council, are not so keen on the idea and are encouraging more restraint.
A current and a former administration official told the news service that Trump wants media access and the normal protocol associated with such meetings.
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WNU Editor: Conflicting reports from Russia .... No definite arrangements in place for Putin-Trump meeting: Kremlin (Reuters). More here .... Kremlin: No arrangements for Putin, Trump meeting (The Hill). But from TASS .... Kremlin spokesman says Putin and Trump will meet in Hamburg (TASS).
What's my take .... both sides want this meeting .... President Putin has been pushing for it since the beginning of the year, and this blog predicted at the time that they will be meeting at the G20 .... When Will A Putin - Trump Meeting Take Place? (January 9, 2017). As to what will be the outcome from such a "big meeting .... nothing much .... it will be their first face-to-face meeting, and they will be laying the ground work for a more formal summit in the future.
More News On President Trump Wanting A 'Big Meeting' With Russian President Putin
Trump eager for big meeting with Putin; some advisers wary -- AP
Trump wants full bilateral meeting with Putin at G-20 summit -- Washington Examiner
Trump's enthusiasm for Russia and Putin is dividing his White House, frustrating friends and foes alike -- The Week
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