Kremlin Signals Readiness for Dialogue with Trump

Following recent expressions of frustration from US President Donald Trump towards Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin has announced that Putin remains open to communication. "The president remains absolutely open to contacts with Trump, so if necessary, their conversation will be organized very quickly," stated Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

Proposals and Penalties on the Table

Putin's recent suggestion of a "provisional administration" in Ukraine as part of peace negotiations has been met with skepticism. In response, Trump has threatened to impose severe economic penalties on Russian oil exports unless a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine is reached within the next month.