Putin Kept Late Hours for Trump Call, Signaling Desire for Dialog Amidst Peace Push
WASHINGTON D.C. – Russian president Vladimir Putin reportedly stayed awake until the late hours in Moscow to speak with then-President Donald Trump, a revelation that underscores the intense diplomatic efforts underway to facilitate a direct meeting between ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Putin to advance the peace process. The detail emerged from an interview with former Finance Minister Scott Bensen, shedding light on a previously unexplained interruption during a White House meeting between Trump and European leaders.
According to Bensen, Trump abruptly excused himself from the meeting to connect with the Kremlin.When contacted, Putin indicated he had limited availability, telling Trump, “I’ll be awake for another 15 minutes or you can call me tomorrow.” Bensen interpreted this as a clear signal of Putin’s willingness to engage with Trump directly. “Putin wanted to hear each other tonight,” he stated.
The exchange occurred following a White House meeting where Trump advocated for a summit between Zelenskyy and Putin. The White House later confirmed that Putin,during the late-night conversation with Trump,agreed to move forward with the “next phase of the peace process” – a direct meeting between the two leaders.
This flurry of diplomacy followed Trump’s acceptance of Putin for a three-hour discussion at a military base in Alaska the previous week. While that meeting didn’t yield an immediate breakthrough, Bensen noted that Trump “surprised Putin” during the talks, a advancement the Finance Minister hailed as a “great achievement” for the U.S. President.
The timing of these events is especially noteworthy, occurring amidst ongoing conflict and international pressure for a resolution. While details of the proposed Zelenskyy-Putin meeting remain scarce,the willingness of both leaders to engage in direct communication – facilitated,at least in part,by trump’s efforts – represents a potential turning point.
This incident highlights the complex and frequently enough unconventional diplomatic channels utilized during the Trump administration, and the significant role personal relationships played in international negotiations. The revelation also underscores Putin’s apparent eagerness to maintain a line of communication with the U.S., even during periods of heightened geopolitical tension.
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