Kremlin Reports No US Signals for Putin-Trump Talks

Since taking office, President Donald Trump has expressed a willingness to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the ongoing Ukraine conflict. However, Russian officials, including Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov and Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, have stated that there has been no direct communication with the new U.S. administration regarding a meeting. Peskov indicated that while both leaders are prepared for talks, no signals or proposals have been exchanged from the U.S. side yet. Trump has warned that he would impose sanctions on Russia if no deal is reached, while Putin has praised Trump as a pragmatic leader. The Kremlin remains open to negotiations but has not received any concrete steps from Washington to facilitate dialogue. The situation continues to evolve as both sides await further developments.