Putin denies reports of a phone call U.S. President-elect Donald Trump about the ongoing Ukraine conflict. The Washington Post had claimed that Trump spoke to Putin on Thursday, urging him not to escalate the war. However, the Kremlin quickly rejected this, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov calling the report “false.”
Trump’s election has raised questions about Washington’s support for Kyiv. His potential approach to the Ukraine crisis has been a topic of interest, especially as he previously stated he could end the fighting quickly. Trump has hinted at direct talks with Putin, but so far, no details about any negotiations have emerged.
Peskov was clear in his denial, telling journalists that there had been no such conversation. Trump’s communications director, Steven Cheung, also declined to comment on any private discussions between the two leaders. A senior Ukrainian official confirmed that Kyiv had not been informed of any call between Putin and Trump.
The Washington Post’s report stated that Trump reminded Putin of the U.S. military presence in Europe. According to the paper, Trump expressed a desire for more talks on resolving the war in Ukraine, briefly mentioning territorial concerns. However, the Kremlin insists that no such conversation took place.
Putin Denies talks amid war escalation
Putin denies any readiness for talks with Trump or other Western leaders. Kremlin officials have said Russia remains open to dialogue, but only if the West is ready to address Moscow’s security concerns. The ongoing military support for Ukraine from the U.S. and Europe complicates such efforts.
The situation on the ground in Ukraine continues to evolve. Russian forces are making gains in the eastern Donetsk region, and the war shows no signs of ending soon. Putin’s government remains focused on achieving its objectives through military means, not diplomacy.
No signals from the West, says Kremlin
Peskov also noted that there were no preparations for talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz or other European leaders. He expressed concerns that European leaders remain focused on a “strategic defeat” of Russia. The Kremlin has long accused the West of prolonging the conflict through its support of Ukraine.
Despite Trump’s calls for peace talks, Putin’s government remains skeptical. Moscow sees the West’s actions as a refusal to engage in genuine negotiations. While Trump’s rhetoric may offer some hope for change, the Kremlin’s position is clear: no talks will happen unless the West rethinks its stance on Ukraine.
The denial of a call between Trump and Putin highlights the ongoing tension between Russia and the U.S. Trump has expressed his willingness to mediate, but it remains unclear how such negotiations would unfold. Putin denies any talks until Western policies shift.
In the meantime, the war in Ukraine continues. Russian forces are advancing in the Donetsk region, and the West faces difficult choices about its continued support for Ukraine. With no sign of a breakthrough, both sides seem entrenched in their positions.
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