US President-elect Donald Trump has instructed his aides to arrange a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin shortly after his inauguration, according to media reports. The planned discussion aims to explore the possibility of a personal meeting between the two leaders in the coming months, with the goal of seeking an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Details of the call, including an exact date, remain unclear, but the initiative underscores Trump’s intention to prioritize dialogue with Russia. His team has emphasized the importance of direct engagement to address critical international issues, marking a potential shift in US foreign policy.
Earlier in January, Trump’s National Security Advisor Designate Mike Waltz suggested that such a conversation could take place within days or weeks. This early outreach hints at a significant effort by the incoming administration to reset US-Russia relations amid global tensions.
