Trump-Putin summit set to speed up — media

CNN reported the information.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s harsh criticism of Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office has been seen by some as a political maneuver to discredit the Ukrainian leader and clear the path for future U.S.-Russia talks. While no official announcements have been made, there is speculation that a Trump-Putin summit could be fast-tracked in the coming weeks.

Moscow, pleased by the fallout, now hopes for a shift in U.S. priorities, with talks on U.S.-Russia economic deals overshadowing the Ukraine peace negotiations. A second round of U.S.-Russia talks is reportedly being planned in a Gulf state, with energy deals on the table.

The Kremlin is also exploring ways to involve U.S. investors in reviving the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline and pushing for joint scientific projects. Despite the risks, the potential for significant profits from cooperation with Russia — particularly its vast rare earth reserves — appears appealing to President Trump, whose business mindset aligns with Russian interests, the outlet notes.