Donald Trump seeks new summit with Vladimir Putin after Ukraine conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his intention to hold a new summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin following the conclusion of the conflict in Ukraine. Trump stated that he maintains a regular dialogue with both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, noting, “I cooperate with both of them and I think they will stop this.” He emphasized that a summit between himself and the Russian leader will “definitely be held,” adding that cooperation with Russia is beneficial for business due to the country's vast resources and territory.

In a related development during the G20 meetings, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The discussions focused on financial sector cooperation between Russia and the United States, as well as collaboration within the G20 framework. Trump expressed hope for productive outcomes from such high-level visits, suggesting that these interactions are key to his administration's success in maintaining diplomatic engagement.