Kremlin says Putin and Trump are expected to speak by phone soon

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By: Azzat Manal

Kremlin says Putin and Trump are expected to speak by phone soon

The Kremlin has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump are expected to hold a telephone conversation in the near future, although no specific date has been confirmed. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov shared the information but did not provide further details about the planned exchange or the issues likely to be discussed.

Peskov also reiterated Moscow’s willingness to receive US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. He said Putin would welcome the two representatives if they decided to travel to Russia to brief Russian officials on the results of their discussions with Ukrainian representatives in the United States.

However, the Kremlin said it had no confirmed information about whether Witkoff and Kushner would visit Moscow during October. The uncertainty follows media reports, including coverage by Axios, suggesting that another trip by the US envoys to the Russian capital was being considered.

The potential visit comes amid continuing diplomatic efforts to explore ways of addressing the conflict in Ukraine. Washington has been involved in discussions with representatives from Kyiv and Moscow as it seeks to identify possible areas of agreement, although major disagreements over the terms of a settlement remain a central challenge.

Earlier on Thursday, the White House said Witkoff and Kushner were scheduled to meet Ukrainian officials on Friday, October 9, to discuss a new, unified proposal covering the different aspects of the conflict. The meeting was expected to focus on coordinating positions and examining possible approaches to negotiations.

The participation of both envoys highlights Washington’s continued use of diplomatic channels to engage with the parties involved. Witkoff has played a role in contacts with Russian officials, while Kushner’s involvement has drawn attention to the broader effort to bring together different strands of negotiation. The precise content of the proposed framework, however, has not been fully detailed in the information provided.

A direct conversation between Putin and Trump could offer an opportunity for the two leaders to exchange views on the war, bilateral relations and the prospects for further talks. Nevertheless, the announcement of a possible call does not confirm that an agreement is imminent, nor does it establish that either side has accepted the terms of a proposed settlement.

For now, the timing of the presidential conversation and the possibility of a visit by the US envoys to Moscow remain uncertain. Further announcements from the Kremlin or the White House are expected to clarify whether the planned contacts will take place and what role they may play in the wider diplomatic process.