Russia says no confirmation from US on Trump-Putin meet

by IANS |

Moscow  :   Kremlin said Moscow has not received any confirmation from Washington regarding US President Donald Trump's readiness to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) summit, Tass news agency reported.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the remarks on Wednesday when commenting on media reports that Trump has confirmed his intention to hold such a meeting, Xinhua reported.

"The Kremlin has no such confirmations. In this regard, nothing has changed: the U.S. side has not initiated the holding of a separate meeting," Peskov was quoted as saying by Tass.

Earlier on Wednesday, Trump told reporters before talks with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda that he plans to meet with Putin on the sidelines of the G20 summit, which is scheduled to be held in the Japanese city of Osaka on June 28-29.

According to the Kremlin, when meeting in Russia's Sochi on May 14, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo talked with Putin about the potential readiness of the US side for such a meeting, but Moscow has not received an official request from Washington.

Latest News
US Congress approves $61 billion in aid for Ukraine Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 12:55 PM
Pentagon: All vessels for building temporary Gaza harbour are ready Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 12:53 PM
Hundreds of thousands march in Argentina against education austerity Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 12:49 PM
Global human rights facing most serious threats in decades: Amnesty Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 12:48 PM
NATO drills near Russian border increase risks of military conflict: Russian spokesperson Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 12:31 PM
UP topper shuts up trollers over her facial hair Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 12:21 PM
Milik's late strike sends Juventus into Italian Cup final Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 12:14 PM
UWW suspends referees involved in SF bout of European OG Qualifiers Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 12:12 PM
Samsung, Hyundai Motor, LG, SK hynix see combined operating profit plunge 65 pc Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 12:08 PM
Rosneft subsidiary organises EcoArctic forum in Russia Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 12:03 PM
Decline in volatility index indicates low downside risk to market Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 11:57 AM
India to become one of biggest chip hubs in next 5 years: Ashwini Vaishnaw Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 11:56 AM
India calls for 'gender-responsive arms control' to prevent sexual violence in conflicts Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 11:51 AM
South Korea launches nanosatellite for satellite constellation project Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 11:50 AM
South Korea expresses regret over medical professors' plan for weekly day off Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 11:47 AM