Kremlin Denies Trump-Putin Ukraine Call Amid Tensions: 5 Key Details

The Kremlin has denied reports of a phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin regarding the Ukraine conflict, calling the claims “completely false.” The Washington Post had alleged that Trump urged Putin not to escalate the war, while offering support for a potential territorial agreement. Meanwhile, President Zelensky rejected Russia’s demand for territorial concessions, with the Biden administration continuing its support for Ukraine.

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• Trump urges Putin, Ukraine conflict escalates.
• Kremlin denies Trump-Putin phone call.
• Kremlin denies Trump-Putin Ukraine discussion.

Trump urges Putin, Ukraine conflict escalates

Kremlin Denies Trump-Putin Ukraine Call Amid Tensions On November 10, US President-Elect Donald Trump had a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging him not to escalate the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, as reported by Reuters. Trump, who has been critical of the extensive US military and financial support for Ukraine, has promised to bring an end to the war but has not provided specific details on how he plans to do so. This phone call followed Putin’s praise of Trump on November 7. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden invited Trump to the Oval Office on November 13 to emphasize his commitment to a peaceful transfer of power.

Biden’s National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, cautioned that reducing US support for Ukraine could destabilize Europe further. On the same day, Ukraine carried out a large drone strike on Moscow. While President Zelenskyy has stated he is unaware of Trump’s plans to end the war, reports suggest that Trump, Zelenskyy, and Elon Musk had a conference call on November 8.

Kremlin denies Trump-Putin phone call

Kremlin Denies Trump-Putin Ukraine Call Amid Tensions On Monday, the Kremlin dismissed reports of a phone conversation between US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling the claims “pure fiction.” The statement from the Kremlin confirmed that no such call took place, and there are no plans for one in the near future. The Washington Post had initially reported that the call occurred on Thursday, following Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections. The report claimed that Trump, speaking from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, urged Putin not to escalate the war in Ukraine, while reminding him of the significant US military presence in Europe.

During the conversation, Trump reportedly expressed support for an agreement in which Russia would retain some of the territories it had liberated. The Ukrainian government was said to have been informed about the call and did not object, understanding that Trump would discuss the situation with Putin.

Kremlin denies Trump-Putin Ukraine discussion

Kremlin Denies Trump-Putin Ukraine Call Amid Tensions The Kremlin has denied reports claiming that US President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the Ukraine conflict, calling the information “completely false.” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that no such phone call had taken place.

The report, initially published by The Washington Post, alleged that Trump called Putin from his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida last Thursday, following his election victory. According to the report, Trump supposedly reminded Putin of America’s significant military presence in Europe and expressed interest in further discussions to resolve the Ukraine war.

The report was also cited in relation to a recent phone call Trump had with Ukrainian President Zelensky, during which Elon Musk, who was at Mar-a-Lago with Trump, also spoke with Zelensky. In that conversation, Trump offered his support for Ukraine but did not specify any changes in US policy, while Musk assured Zelensky that Starlink services would continue to support Ukraine’s military.

Meanwhile, Russian President Putin has demanded that Ukraine cede territory as a precondition for peace talks, which President Zelensky has firmly opposed. The Biden administration, ahead of Trump’s inauguration, plans to continue supporting Ukraine, with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan emphasizing efforts to strengthen Ukraine’s position both on the battlefield and at the negotiating table.