CNN: Trump and Putin plan to meet in mid-July
(CNN)President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are planning to meet around the time of Trump's trip to the UK and the NATO summit in mid-July, according to two diplomatic sources familiar with the matter.
One diplomatic official told CNN that the Trump administration wants the meeting in Washington but Moscow has insisted on neutral ground. The official added that Vienna is the likely location.
No official announcements have been made.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Thursday that White House national security adviser John Bolton plans to visit Moscow. The timing of the visit wasn't immediately clear.
In a conference call with reporters, Peskov said the Kremlin was aware of Bolton's plans.
"As far as we know, such a trip will take place," Peskov said. "So far that's all we can say."
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WNU editor: I am surprised that this is going to happen now .... my prediction for such a meeting was for later this year or after the U.S. Congressional elections for a Putin - Trump face-to-face meeting to occur. My guess is that there are now issues on the table that cannot be delayed, and that they need to be discussed now. The U.S. suggested Washington, but the Kremlin wants to meet on neutral ground. If I was in the Kremlin, I would advise President Putin to go to Washington. It is long overdue, and the optics would drive the main stream media crazy. For now, it is just some members in NATO who are raising alarms .... Trump's Putin Summit: NATO Fears President's Meeting Will Undermine Alliance (Newsweek), while the head of NATO says there is no need to be concerned .... Nato chief says Trump-Putin meeting would not contradict policy (The Guardian).
More News On A Trump - Putin Summit In July
Trump Plans July Meeting With Vladimir Putin -- Bloomberg
Trump likely to meet with Putin in July: report -- The Hill
Vienna under consideration as site for next Trump-Putin meeting: sources -- Reuters
U.S. security chief Bolton to visit Moscow for talks on Trump, Putin meeting: Interfax -- Reuters
Trump May Meet Putin During July Trip to Europe – Reports -- Sputnik
