Ushakov: Putin Would Answer Phone Call From Zelensky
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov stated that Vladimir Putin would answer a phone call from Volodymyr Zelensky. While the Kremlin indicates openness to a call, some reports suggest Ukraine suspects the offer is a trap. Simultaneously, Zelensky has expressed readiness to meet Putin in Turkiye. These developments occur as Donald Trump claims a peace deal is getting closer and suggests a meeting between the two leaders will be arranged soon, potentially ahead of December's G20 summit.
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- ✓ Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov stated Vladimir Putin would take a phone call from Volodymyr Zelensky.
- ✓ Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed readiness to meet Vladimir Putin in Turkiye.
- ✓ Donald Trump stated that a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine could be near before the December G20 summit.
- ✓ Donald Trump said a meeting between Putin and Zelensky will be set up soon.
What changed
Yuri Ushakov confirmed Putin is open to a phone call from Zelensky following Kyiv's readiness for talks.
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Kremlin says Putin would take phone call from Zelensky
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov stated that Vladimir Putin would answer a phone call from Volodymyr Zelensky. While the Kremlin indicates openness to a call, some reports suggest Ukraine suspects the offer is a trap. Simultaneously, Zelensky has expressed readiness to meet Putin in Turkiye. These developments occur as Donald Trump claims a peace deal is getting closer and suggests a meeting between the two leaders will be arranged soon, potentially ahead of December's G20 summit.
Why it matters
Russia and Ukraine have continued trading strikes despite these diplomatic signals. Direct communication between the two presidents has been absent since the start of the conflict. The push for talks is intensifying as the US floats the possibility of mediated leader-level meetings.
What is confirmed
- Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov stated Vladimir Putin would take a phone call from Volodymyr Zelensky.
- Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed readiness to meet Vladimir Putin in Turkiye.
- Donald Trump stated that a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine could be near before the December G20 summit.
- Donald Trump said a meeting between Putin and Zelensky will be set up soon.
Still unconfirmed
- Zelensky hopes for talks involving Ukraine, Russia, and the US by November 10.
- Zelensky must travel to Moscow to meet with Putin.
What to watch next
- Outcomes of the G20 summit regarding a Russia-Ukraine peace deal.
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- The Kyiv Independent — Putin open to phone call with Zelensky, Ukraine suspects a Kremlin trap
- Bloomberg.com — Trump Says Meeting With Zelenskyy and Putin Will Be Set Up Soon
- Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty — Zelenskyy Hopes For Ukraine, Russia, US Talks By November 10, As Trump Floats Putin Meeting With Ukrainian Leader
- Anadolu Ajansı — Trump says Russia-Ukraine deal could be near ahead of December’s G20 summit
- www.dailymail.com — Putin 'would answer' if Zelensky called, Kremlin aide says as Ukraine and Russia trade strikes
- Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency — Zelenskyy must travel to Moscow if he wants to meet with Putin
- Kyiv Post — Ushakov: Putin Would Answer Phone Call From Zelensky
- Breakingthenews.net — Zelensky ready to meet Putin in Turkey
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