Posted on 05/20/2025 4:58:45 AM PDT by marcusmaximus
Russian and US leaders Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump have discussed a direct contact between Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy among other topics, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, APA reports citing TASS.
"Certainly, the parties touched upon the issue of direct contact and the topic of continuing consultations between Russia and Ukraine," he said when asked whether the leaders discussed any potential high-level talks.
Peskov noted that communication between Moscow and Kyiv has been reestablished and is currently ongoing. "Russians and Ukrainians are now engaged in dialogue," he said. "These contacts have been revived, which is quite important at this stage."
Regarding US involvement, he confirmed that Washington is maintaining its mediating role. "No, the US is not withdrawing from the mediation," he said, describing it as "highly efficient." According to Peskov, "contacts between the two countries have been set, and direct dialogue is taking place."
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Great news!
Zelenskyy will probably be rude and mouthy to Putin and ruin his chances at getting an agreement.
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