Russian Lawmaker Says Aides Already Preparing Putin–Trump Summit

A senior lawmaker in Russia’s Federation Council said aides have begun laying the groundwork for a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump. According to the First Deputy Head of the council’s Foreign Affairs Committee, the prospective summit “must be well prepared,” and staff on both sides are already engaged in the planning. The official offered no timetable or venue for the talks, emphasizing only that thorough preparation is essential. The comments indicate that Moscow is actively pursuing high-level contact with Trump, although the Kremlin has not formally announced any summit details.