Kremlin Says No Immediate Plans for Putin-Trump Call as US Envoys Maintain Ukraine Mediation Contacts
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on June 9 that there are currently no plans for a telephone call between Putin and Trump, though US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner continue discussions with both Russia and Ukraine. The mediation process has been on hold since February, but the envoys are maintaining contact through existing channels with no confirmed visit date set. The statement comes as Ukrainian President Zelensky reported a positive conversation with the US negotiators about potential settlement efforts in the coming weeks.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced on June 9 that no telephone call between Putin and Trump is currently planned, while confirming that US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner remain in contact with both Russian and Ukrainian officials. The mediation efforts between Russia and Ukraine have been stalled since February following US and Israeli military actions against Iran. Peskov indicated the Kremlin would welcome a visit from the US envoys but noted no specific date has been set. Ukrainian President Zelensky separately reported having a positive conversation with Witkoff and Kushner regarding their willingness to work on a war settlement in the coming weeks, though Peskov stated the Kremlin had not been informed of that call by the US side. Peskov also rejected potential European mediation efforts, arguing that European focus appears directed toward continuing the war rather than pursuing peace talks.
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Kremlin says no plans for Putin-Trump call, no dates for US envoys’ Russia visit
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