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News18
a day ago
- Politics
- News18
'He Could Get Offended': Putin Rushes Out Of Conclave To Keep Trump From Waiting Too Long
Last Updated: Russian President Putin left the Strong Ideas forum to speak with US President Trump. They discussed Middle East tensions and Ukraine, emphasizing diplomatic solutions. Russian President Vladimir Putin rushed to leave a plenary session of the Strong Ideas for a New Time forum to promote new projects, in a hurry, as he was scheduled to speak with US President Donald Trump on Thursday. Putin was attending the forum held by the Agency for Strategic Initiatives. The talks between the two leaders marked their sixth known discussion since Trump resumed office. The talks are also happening against the US's unsuccessful attempts to mediate a Ukraine ceasefire. The Russian President apologised to the host and the crowd and announced that he is going to have a phone call with Trump and requested the audience, 'Please, don't be angry. I understand that we could talk more, but it's so awkward to make [Trump] wait; he could get offended." Putin rushes to talk to Trump, lest he gets offended for being made to wait — RT (@RT_com) July 3, 2025 According to RT News, the two leaders discussed Middle East tensions 'in great detail". The Russian leader emphasised that all issues need to be solved by diplomatic means. The presidents also agreed to stay in close contact. RT News further posted on X, 'Putin wished Trump SUCCESS in implementing his BBB and congratulated him on the upcoming Independence Day. The Russian leader noted that their countries are connected by deeper historical roots." Noting that the call lasted almost an hour, Ushakov added, 'He also mentioned the Russian side's readiness to continue the negotiation process." Putin stressed the need for diplomatic solutions to conflicts involving Iran and other Middle Eastern issues during his discussion with Trump. 'From the Russian side, the significance of resolving all disputed issues, disagreements, and conflicts exclusively through political and diplomatic means was stressed," Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov relayed to reporters after the call. First Published:
Russia Today
a day ago
- Politics
- Russia Today
Putin suggests ‘fashionable trend' in Russia
President Vladimir Putin urged Russians on Thursday to promote large traditional families as a popular social trend, calling it essential for the country's development in an increasingly turbulent world. Putin has repeatedly referred to traditional values in his speeches, describing them as 'the foundation of life' in Russian society. 'Only you, with your creative flair, can make the good, large, traditional family a fashionable trend in Russia's development,' the president told participants of the 'Strong Ideas for a New Time' forum. 'I really want to ask you to do this.' The president stressed that the traditional family remains one of the most important conditions for Russia's continued existence and growth in an 'increasingly complex and contradictory global environment.' Putin also said that Russia welcomes those from abroad 'with a good education, strong skills, and a desire to work, live, and raise their children in an environment they see as supportive of family values.' 'We will only encourage their willingness to work with us,' he added. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia has faced demographic challenges, with a declining population and low birth rates. Last month, Putin backed the idea of establishing a nationwide family support service. In December, he set up a council focused on demographic and family-related policies. The Russian government has also drafted a national strategy aimed at boosting birth rates and strengthening support for families.
