Putin Downplayed Immediate Ukraine Talks Resumption in Phone Call With Trump, Kremlin Says
The Kremlin also said Putin and Trump discussed major economic initiatives during the phone call, including potential supplies of Russian fuel.
Russian President Vladimir Putin informed U.S. President Donald Trump during a phone call that Ukraine had made it difficult for the resumption of direct talks between the three nations, Kremlin spokesman Yury Ushakov claimed. Putin had previously indicated readiness to restart negotiations with Kyiv post-Russia's parliamentary elections in late May, but Ukraine's aggression, such as drone strikes on Moscow and polling stations, jeopardized the peace process, Ushakov added.
The Kremlin spokesman also said that Russia and the U.S. had discussed potential fuel supplies during the call. Trump subsequently stated that Moscow had agreed to provide diesel fuel to U.S. and global markets to alleviate price pressures ahead of the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. However, experts suggested that the volume would likely have minimal impact on lowering prices.
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