Putin has no concrete plan to speak to president-elect, says spokesperson, after reports Trump urged him not to escalate Ukraine war
The Kremlin has denied reports that the US president-elect, Donald Trump, had spoken to the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, in recent days, and said Putin had no concrete plans yet to speak to Trump.
The Washington Post first reported that the call had taken place, citing unidentified sources, and said that Trump had told Putin that he should not escalate the Ukraine war. Reuters also reported on the call, citing an unidentified source.