Key facts
- There are no current plans for a telephone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- U.S. negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are maintaining contact with both Russia and Ukraine regarding the Ukraine conflict.
- A date for Witkoff and Kushner's potential visit to Russia has not yet been set.
- Russia views European mediation efforts as currently unacceptable due to conditions and a perceived focus on continuing the war.
The Kremlin has indicated that there are no immediate plans for a direct telephone conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Tuesday that while U.S. negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner continue to engage with both Russia and Ukraine through existing channels, a specific date for their visit to Russia has not been determined.