Donald Trump, who was elected the 47th President of the USA, started his first diplomatic contacts quickly. Allegedly, Trump conveyed his message to the Joe Biden administration regarding the progress of ceasefire efforts between Israel and Hezbollah. In his meeting with Putin, he called for reducing tensions.
INTEREST PUTIN: WE HAVE A SIGNIFICANT MILITARY PRESENCE IN EUROPE
According to a report by The Washington Post, based on sources with knowledge of the Putin-Trump meeting, the two had a phone conversation on November 7, after the elections.
Trump told Putin that Washington has a “significant military presence in Europe.”
US President-elect Trump called on Putin to reduce tensions in the Russia-Ukraine War.
The Ukrainian administration was informed about the phone call.
Putin congratulated Trump on November 7 and stated that he was ready to talk to him.
During his election campaign, Trump claimed that he could end the Russia-Ukraine War “immediately”.
ISRAELI PRESS: TRUMP SENT A MESSAGE TO THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION ABOUT THE ISRAEL-HIZBULLAH CEASE OFFICE
In the news of Yedioth Ahronot newspaper, based on unnamed US officials, it was stated that US President-elect Trump sent a message to the Biden administration regarding a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
US officials speaking to the newspaper said that US President Joe Biden’s Senior Advisor Amos Hochstein is confident that both sides can reach an agreement and put an end to the conflicts that have been going on for more than a year and Israel’s attacks on the south of Lebanon.
Yedioth Ahronot newspaper, in its report based on political officials in Israel whose names it did not share, claimed that “the possibility of a ceasefire (with Lebanon) was also discussed.”
BIDEN WILL MEET WITH ISRAELI PRESIDENT HERZOG AT THE WHITE HOUSE ON TUESDAY
On the other hand, in the statement made by the Israeli Presidential office, it was stated that President Isaac Herzog will meet with US President Biden at the White House on Tuesday to discuss Israel’s ongoing attacks in Gaza and Lebanon.
NETANYAHU SAID THAT HE HAD 3 MEETINGS WITH TRUMP IN THE LAST DAYS
In the video message he published after the cabinet meeting, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that he had 3 important meetings with US President-elect Donald Trump in the last few days.
TRUMP WILL TAKE OFFICE IN JANUARY
Trump, who was also announced by the US press that he exceeded the number of delegates required for the presidency, will be sworn in on January 20, 2025, once the results are finalized.