Kremlin Denies Plans for Putin-Trump Phone Call

Russian President Vladimir Putin currently has no plans to engage in a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on May 29, 2025. In recent days, Trump has expressed growing disappointment with Putin, warning the Russian leader on Tuesday that as his forces gain ground on the battlefield. The Kremlin responded to Trump’s comments yesterday by stating that President Putin prioritizes Russia’s national interests above everything else. Additionally, the Kremlin noted that peace talks with Ukraine were proposed to take place in Istanbul on June 2, but so far, there has been no response from Kyiv. It is worth noting that Trump told reporters regarding whether Putin genuinely seeks a ceasefire: “We’ll find out if he’s mocking us or not, and if he is, we’ll respond differently.” When asked why sanctions against Russia haven’t been imposed, Trump emphasized that he doesn’t want to jeopardize hopes for a peace agreement, adding that he would sit down with Zelenskyy and Putin if necessary.