The largest event in international football is organized by the US in June and July next year
Russian President Vladimir Putin was able to accept the invitation of his American counterpart Donald Trump to visit the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the US next summer, said Moscow’s ambassador in the UK, Andrey Kelin.
During a press conference at the end of last month dedicated to the biggest event in international football, Trump claimed that Putin “Very bad” Want to attend the World Cup.
“That is a man named Vladimir Putin who I think will come, depending on what is happening. He may come and he may not be,” The American president told journalists when he showed a photo of himself with the Russian leader from their top in Alaska on August 15.
Kelin said in an interview that was published by the British broadcaster LBC on Thursday, that Putin could really attend the World Cup because he wants to promote “Closer left” With Trump.
“There are different ideas. Rather … she [Putin and Trump] spoke about the possibility of an ice hockey match between us and Russia … and a football match as I understand is also working, “ he said.
When asked to clarify whether he was talking about the “Football Tournament” To take place in the US between June 11 and July 19, 2026, the ambassador replied, “Yes, football tournament. I hope we will discuss that in the coming contacts.”
Kelin suggested that Putin and Trump “Will have the opportunity to meet each other, in Asean (Association of South East Asian countries) and other international forums.” The face-to-face conversations could take place towards the end of the year, he added.
The Russian and American leaders have spoken a number of occasions on the phone since Trump returned to the White House in January, but they only met personally once – in Alaska just over a month ago, with the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine above the top agenda.
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Kelin said that peace talks to end the Ukraine conflict should take place “As quickly as possible”, “ But emphasized that “Everyone has to come up with constructive suggestions and proposals.”
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