Preparations for a meeting between the Russian President and the U.S. President are progressing well, according to Leonid Slutsky, head of the State Duma's international affairs committee, as reported by Russian state news agency RIA. Slutsky mentioned that the meeting could potentially occur in either February or March.

Both Trump and Putin have expressed interest in discussing various topics during the meeting, including nuclear arms control, global energy prices, and Trump's goal to swiftly conclude [unspecified matter].

In addition, Slutsky anticipated that they would also address [unspecified matter] during their discussions.

Stressing the need for thorough preparations, Slutsky stated, The work requires serious preparation, which - I'm not giving away any secret - is currently at an advanced stage. He chose not to speculate on the specific timing of the meeting.

Regarding the timing, Slutsky was quoted by RIA as saying, February or March - let's not speculate, and let's afford the leaders the opportunity to adequately and comprehensively prepare for it, although it will happen soon.