The White House officially denied rumors of a possible meeting between Trump and Putin
In the context of the upcoming visit by the U.S. president to the Middle East countries, Donald Trump has no plans to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. This was announced on May 9 by White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt, confirming information previously circulated by the media. According to her, in response to a journalist's question about the possibility of arranging a relatively quick meeting between the two presidents, she clearly stated that "this will not happen." Thus, the official U.S. position is quite unambiguous — no meeting between Trump and Putin is planned in the near future. Earlier, in February, the media actively discussed potential venues for negotiations — Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates, countries that Trump intended to visit as part of his Middle East tour next week. At the same time, the Kremlin openly expressed the view on the importance of such a meeting, emphasizing in interim statements that for it to be productive, it should be "properly prepared" and take place within appropriate formats. The White House's official denial is a significant signal to the international community and analysts, who have been actively discussing the possibility of diplomatic contact between the two most influential politicians in the world. At the same time, in light of this information, it is worth noting that both sides remain open to potential negotiations, but currently, there are no concrete plans for an immediate meeting. Additionally, regarding Trump’s diplomatic actions, it is worth mentioning his recent statement about Moscow’s mood amid the war in Ukraine. The U.S. president noted that Vladimir Putin might be more inclined to seek peace, especially against the backdrop of a significant drop in global oil prices, which affects Russia’s economic capacity. Some experts interpret this remark as a potential signal of possible diplomatic initiatives, though no official confirmation of new negotiations has been made at this time. Overall, the official stance of the White House is clear: no meetings between Trump and Putin are scheduled or anticipated in the near future. This decision could have important implications for international diplomacy, as the absence of such a meeting may influence the further development of relations between the United States and Russia, as well as the course of global negotiations concerning conflicts in Europe and the Middle East.