Timing!! Trump may meet top Russian diplomat in White House (Wednesday!)
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WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump could meet with Vladimir Putins top diplomat at the White House on Wednesday, a U.S. official and a person with knowledge of the plans said, describing what would be the highest level, face-to-face contact with Russia of the American leaders young presidency. It would also signal that the two countries have improved ties that Trump recently described as being at an all-time low.
Trumps talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov would occur after the Russians meetings earlier in the day with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, the official and the other person told The Associated Press. They werent authorized to speak publicly on the matter and demanded anonymity. The White House declined a request for confirmation.
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