U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that economic engagement with Russia will remain on hold until the war in Ukraine is resolved, signaling a tough precondition ahead of his planned meeting with President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska. Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that Putin is bringing "a lot of business people from Russia," but asserted that "they’re not doing business until we get the war settled." The president added that he and Putin share “a good level of respect” and expressed optimism that “something is going to come of” the talks.
'He's [Putin] a smart guy, been doing it for a long time' — Trump chats to reporter en route to Alaska 'I think something is gonna come of it' Opens the door for BUSINESS WITH RUSSIA 'Until we get the war settled' https://t.co/1Sj3G4kqvS
❗️'He's [Putin] a smart guy, been doing it for a long time' — Trump chats to reporter en route to Alaska 'I think something is gonna come of it' Open the door for BUSINESS WITH RUSSIA 'Until we get the war settled' https://t.co/JUPbB0HyIy
Trump: Putin is a smart leader, something will come out of the summit in Alaska "He is a smart leader... There is a good level of respect on both sides. And I think something will come out of it", Trump told reporters on the plane to Alaska. https://t.co/FJ0q7Ctg7S