Investing.com -- The Kremlin acknowledged on Monday the importance of a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, while also stating that Putin has no scheduled trips to the Middle East in mid-May.

President Trump, who recently recommitted to ending the war in Ukraine, indicated over the weekend that he and his advisors have had constructive talks regarding Russia and Ukraine.

When asked about Trump’s comments suggesting a potential meeting with Putin during a trip to Saudi Arabia this month, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that there were no such plans for Putin. However, he emphasized the widespread anticipation for such a meeting.

Peskov stated that the meeting is indeed necessary. He added that the preparation for such an event would require efforts at various expert levels, including continued contacts between Moscow and Washington. However, he also clarified that there are no specific plans for this meeting at the moment.

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