In a recent development that has stirred media attention, the Kremlin has categorically denied reports claiming that Russian President Vladimir Putin had a phone conversation with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. The allegations, first reported by The Washington Post, suggested that Trump advised Putin against escalating the conflict in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed these claims as "pure fiction," raising questions about the reliability of information circulating in the media regarding international relations.
The Kremlin has denied reports that have claimed the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, spoke to the US president-elect, Donald Trump, calling the media reports “pure fiction”.
The alleged call was frst reported by The Washington Post. Citing unidentified sources the report said Trump had told Putin he should not escalate the Ukraine war. Reuters also reported on a call citing an unidentified soure.
The WaPo report about a purported phone call “absolutely does not correspond to reality,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said
The Mail Online reports: During the reported call, Trump allegedly advised the Russian president not to escalate the war in Ukraine and reminded him of ‘Washington’s sizeable military presence in Europe’, accorpding to the Washington Post.
But now Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has denied this call took place. ‘This is completely untrue. This is pure fiction, it’s just false information,’ he said. ‘There was no conversation.’
‘This is the most obvious example of the quality of the information that is being published now, sometimes even in fairly reputable publications,’ Peskov said.
Asked if Putin had plans for any contacts with Trump, Peskov said: ‘There are no concrete plans yet.’
Trump said during campaigning that he could bring peace in Ukraine within 24 hours if elected, but has given few details on how he would seek to end the biggest land war in Europe since World War Two.
Putin congratulated Trump on Thursday, praised him for showing courage when a gunman tried to assassinate him, and said Moscow was ready for dialogue with the Republican president-elect.
The Kremlin's denial of a supposed conversation between Putin and Trump reflects ongoing tensions and complexities in U.S.-Russia relations, particularly in light of the Ukraine conflict. Dmitry Peskov's comments highlight a broader skepticism towards media reports, especially those based on unnamed sources. The dynamics between Trump and Putin have been a focal point in political discourse, especially considering Trump's past claims that he could resolve the Ukraine crisis swiftly if elected. This situation underscores the intricate balance of diplomacy and the challenges of information accuracy in high-stakes international politics.