US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the death of a Russian laboratory worker at a plague research facility did not appear to be connected to a ‘biological weapon’, while stressing that Washington would seek more information from Moscow. "We don't think so. We're going to find out soon enough, but we don't think so," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office when asked whether a ‘bio-weapon’ was involved.&nbsp;The remarks came as Russia warned against the spread of ‘false’ information following reports of a second suspected case. The United States and the United Nations have urged Moscow to provide greater transparency about the incident. Trump said Russian authorities had maintained that the situation was under control, but acknowledged that limited information had emerged from Moscow. "If you listen to them, it's under control. But you know, people have said that before about other things," Trump said.&nbsp;Drawing a comparison with China's initial handling of the Covid pandemic, Trump added, “Well, China didn't say much, and Russia is not saying much either. But they do say they have it very much under control.” Trump also reiterated that he has a phone call scheduled with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the matter, although he did not provide a date or time.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-he-will-speak-to-putin-very-soon-over-suspected-plague-death-who-chief-urges-transparency-from-russia-1791325904292">Trump says he will speak to Putin 'very soon’ over suspected plague death; WHO chief urges transparency from Russia</a>&nbsp;Earlier, the US president had said on Tuesday that he expected to speak with Putin ‘very soon’ over reports surrounding the death of a laboratory technician in Russia. Washington has meanwhile called on Moscow to disclose more information about the incident. Russian authorities have denied reports that special anti-plague measures were imposed and have played down accounts of a suspected incident at an anti-plague institute in Siberia's Irkutsk region last week.&nbsp;US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged Russia to provide greater transparency so other countries can assess the situation and determine an appropriate response. "We encourage Russia to be transparent and share more information with the world so that all of us could react accordingly and appropriately," Rubio said during a visit to Iceland. Depending on what we learn about it, we would learn how to respond.”&nbsp;Trump later confirmed that he planned to discuss the issue with Putin. "I have a call scheduled, yes," Trump told reporters at the White House when asked whether he had already spoken with Putin about the incident. He said the conversation would take place ‘very soon’, as Washington continues to seek clarity over the circumstances surrounding the laboratory worker's death and reports of a possible second case.

Trump says Russian plague lab worker's death does not appear linked to a bio-weapon as the US urges Moscow to provide greater transparency

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the death of a Russian laboratory worker at a plague research facility did not appear to be connected to a ‘biological weapon’, while stressing that Washington would seek more information from Moscow. "We don't think so. We're going to find out soon enough, but we don't think so," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office when asked whether a ‘bio-weapon’ was involved. The remarks came as Russia warned against the spread of ‘false’ information following reports of a second suspected case. The United States and the United Nations have urged Moscow to provide greater transparency about the incident. Trump said Russian authorities had maintained that the situation was under control, but acknowledged that limited information had emerged from Moscow. "If you listen to them, it's under control. But you know, people have said that before about other things," Trump said. Drawing a comparison with China's initial handling of the Covid pandemic, Trump added, “Well, China didn't say much, and Russia is not saying much either. But they do say they have it very much under control.” Trump also reiterated that he has a phone call scheduled with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the matter, although he did not provide a date or time. Also Read: Trump says he will speak to Putin 'very soon’ over suspected plague death; WHO chief urges transparency from Russia Earlier, the US president had said on Tuesday that he expected to speak with Putin ‘very soon’ over reports surrounding the death of a laboratory technician in Russia. Washington has meanwhile called on Moscow to disclose more information about the incident. Russian authorities have denied reports that special anti-plague measures were imposed and have played down accounts of a suspected incident at an anti-plague institute in Siberia's Irkutsk region last week. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged Russia to provide greater transparency so other countries can assess the situation and determine an appropriate response. "We encourage Russia to be transparent and share more information with the world so that all of us could react accordingly and appropriately," Rubio said during a visit to Iceland. Depending on what we learn about it, we would learn how to respond.” Trump later confirmed that he planned to discuss the issue with Putin. "I have a call scheduled, yes," Trump told reporters at the White House when asked whether he had already spoken with Putin about the incident. He said the conversation would take place ‘very soon’, as Washington continues to seek clarity over the circumstances surrounding the laboratory worker's death and reports of a possible second case.

Trump says a Russian plague lab worker's death does not appear linked to a bio-weapon as Washington urges Moscow to provide greater transparency

'We don't think so': Trump says Russian plague lab worker's death not linked to bio-weapon

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he would speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin ‘very soon’ over reports surrounding the death of a laboratory technician in Russia, as Washington called on Moscow to provide greater transparency about the incident. Russian authorities have denied that special anti-plague measures were imposed and have played down reports of a suspected incident at an anti-plague institute in Siberia’s Irkutsk region last week.&nbsp;Washington, however, has expressed growing concern. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Moscow to disclose more information about the case so that other countries could assess the situation and respond appropriately. "We encourage Russia to be transparent and share more information with the world so that all of us could react accordingly and appropriately," Rubio said during a visit to Iceland.&nbsp;“Depending on what we learn about it, we would learn how to respond.” Trump later confirmed that he planned to discuss the matter with Putin. "I have a call scheduled, yes," Trump told reporters at the White House when asked whether he had already spoken with Putin about the issue. He said the conversation would take place ‘very soon’.<h2>US presses Russia for information</h2>The Wall Street Journal reported that the US State Department had sent Moscow a confidential diplomatic communication, known as a demarche, warning that failing to provide details about the incident could conflict with Russia’s international health obligations. The reports emerged after the death of 28-year-old Darya Shipilova, a laboratory worker at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute.&nbsp;Also Read: '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/against-all-odds-christa-pike-awake-and-speaking-after-tennessee-failed-execution-say-lawyers-1791325125699">Against all odds': Christa Pike awake and speaking after Tennessee failed execution, say lawyers</a><h2>Cause of death remains unclear</h2>Russian outlet People of Baikal reported on Friday that Shipilova may have contracted pneumonic plague after a test tube broke. Other reports suggested that her death could have been connected to a laboratory accident. The outlet also reported that as many as 200 people who may have come into contact with Shipilova were placed under quarantine. Russian authorities have rejected claims that the cause of death was confirmed as plague. Health watchdog Rospotrebnadzor also denied information circulating online that special measures had been introduced.&nbsp;"We wish to clarify that the document and information in question do not originate from official sources and are untrue," it said on Telegram. Officials said postmortem testing did not detect plague. Irkutsk Regional Governor Igor Kobzev said Monday that an inspection by Rospotrebnadzor determined that Shipilova had died from pneumonia, although the exact cause remained 'undetermined'. "No microorganisms linked to the young woman's professional work were found in her biological samples," he said, adding that no other employees at the institute had sought medical treatment since her death.<h2>WHO assesses risk</h2>The World Health Organization said an update it received from Russia on Tuesday stressed that no case of this dangerous disease has been recorded in the city of Irkutsk. According to the WHO, Russia has launched an epidemiological investigation into a "case of community-acquired pneumonia" involving an employee of the Irkutsk institute. Authorities have identified people who had contact with the employee and arranged medical monitoring and laboratory testing.&nbsp;"Test results showed no presence of dangerous infectious disease pathogens in any of the contacts," the update said, according to the WHO. The UN health agency said the available information indicated a moderate to low risk for Irkutsk. WHO spokesman Christian Lindmeier said the organisation was continuing to monitor the situation closely.<h2>What is pneumonic plague?</h2>Plague is a bacterial infection that can occur in several forms. Pneumonic plague is the most contagious form and can spread through respiratory transmission, while bubonic plague is generally associated with infected fleas. According to the WHO, pneumonic plague can cause severe lung disease and can be fatal if treatment is not started promptly. Trump had said Monday that the United States was prepared to assist Russia if necessary.&nbsp;In an apparent response, Russia’s health watchdog said Tuesday that Moscow was also willing to help Washington deal with infectious disease outbreaks in the United States. The agency pointed to what it described as a significantly worsened measles situation in three US states, as well as a fatal case of plague reported in New Mexico in June.&nbsp;Measles infections have risen in the United States during the Trump administration, under which Robert F. Kennedy Jr serves as health secretary and has faced scrutiny over his views on vaccines. Meanwhile, an international conference focusing on plague and other infectious diseases is scheduled to take place in Irkutsk on October 21 and 22. Organisers said the event was unrelated to the recent death of an employee of the anti-plague institute.

Trump says he will speak with Putin over a suspected plague death in Russia as Marco Rubio urges Moscow to provide transparency about the incident

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he would speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin ‘very soon’ over reports surrounding the death of a laboratory technician in Russia, as Washington called on Moscow to provide greater transparency about the incident. Russian authorities have denied that special anti-plague measures were imposed and have played down reports of a suspected incident at an anti-plague institute in Siberia’s Irkutsk region last week. Washington, however, has expressed growing concern. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Moscow to disclose more information about the case so that other countries could assess the situation and respond appropriately. "We encourage Russia to be transparent and share more information with the world so that all of us could react accordingly and appropriately," Rubio said during a visit to Iceland. “Depending on what we learn about it, we would learn how to respond.” Trump later confirmed that he planned to discuss the matter with Putin. "I have a call scheduled, yes," Trump told reporters at the White House when asked whether he had already spoken with Putin about the issue. He said the conversation would take place ‘very soon’. US presses Russia for information The Wall Street Journal reported that the US State Department had sent Moscow a confidential diplomatic communication, known as a demarche, warning that failing to provide details about the incident could conflict with Russia’s international health obligations. The reports emerged after the death of 28-year-old Darya Shipilova, a laboratory worker at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute. Also Read: 'Against all odds': Christa Pike awake and speaking after Tennessee failed execution, say lawyers Cause of death remains unclear Russian outlet People of Baikal reported on Friday that Shipilova may have contracted pneumonic plague after a test tube broke. Other reports suggested that her death could have been connected to a laboratory accident. The outlet also reported that as many as 200 people who may have come into contact with Shipilova were placed under quarantine. Russian authorities have rejected claims that the cause of death was confirmed as plague. Health watchdog Rospotrebnadzor also denied information circulating online that special measures had been introduced. "We wish to clarify that the document and information in question do not originate from official sources and are untrue," it said on Telegram. Officials said postmortem testing did not detect plague. Irkutsk Regional Governor Igor Kobzev said Monday that an inspection by Rospotrebnadzor determined that Shipilova had died from pneumonia, although the exact cause remained 'undetermined'. "No microorganisms linked to the young woman's professional work were found in her biological samples," he said, adding that no other employees at the institute had sought medical treatment since her death. WHO assesses risk The World Health Organization said an update it received from Russia on Tuesday stressed that no case of this dangerous disease has been recorded in the city of Irkutsk. According to the WHO, Russia has launched an epidemiological investigation into a "case of community-acquired pneumonia" involving an employee of the Irkutsk institute. Authorities have identified people who had contact with the employee and arranged medical monitoring and laboratory testing. "Test results showed no presence of dangerous infectious disease pathogens in any of the contacts," the update said, according to the WHO. The UN health agency said the available information indicated a moderate to low risk for Irkutsk. WHO spokesman Christian Lindmeier said the organisation was continuing to monitor the situation closely. What is pneumonic plague? Plague is a bacterial infection that can occur in several forms. Pneumonic plague is the most contagious form and can spread through respiratory transmission, while bubonic plague is generally associated with infected fleas. According to the WHO, pneumonic plague can cause severe lung disease and can be fatal if treatment is not started promptly. Trump had said Monday that the United States was prepared to assist Russia if necessary. In an apparent response, Russia’s health watchdog said Tuesday that Moscow was also willing to help Washington deal with infectious disease outbreaks in the United States. The agency pointed to what it described as a significantly worsened measles situation in three US states, as well as a fatal case of plague reported in New Mexico in June. Measles infections have risen in the United States during the Trump administration, under which Robert F. Kennedy Jr serves as health secretary and has faced scrutiny over his views on vaccines. Meanwhile, an international conference focusing on plague and other infectious diseases is scheduled to take place in Irkutsk on October 21 and 22. Organisers said the event was unrelated to the recent death of an employee of the anti-plague institute.

Trump plans to speak with Putin over a suspected plague death in Russia as WHO urges Moscow to share more information about the case

Trump says he will speak to Putin 'very soon’ over suspected plague death; WHO chief urges transparency from Russia

In a telephone conversation on Thursday (October 16), US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged views on a range of topics, including the Middle East peace process, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and future trade relations between Russia and the United States. The call, which lasted over two hours, was described by Trump as ‘good and productive’, marking significant progress in diplomatic discussions between the two leaders.&nbsp;Trump and Putin agreed that high-level meetings would take place next week, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio leading the delegation on behalf of the United States. The exact location for these talks has yet to be determined. In a significant step toward direct diplomacy, Trump and Putin also agreed to meet personally in Budapest, Hungary, to explore potential avenues for bringing the inglorious war to a close.&nbsp;Trump said that Putin congratulated the United States on its ‘great accomplishment’ in achieving peace in the Middle East, a feat that has been sought for centuries. Trump expressed his belief that the success in the Middle East could play a crucial role in negotiating an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine, helping to build momentum for further talks. During the conversation, Putin also took the opportunity to thank First Lady Melania Trump for her ongoing work with children, particularly in promoting their well-being. Putin expressed his appreciation for her efforts, saying that this collaboration would continue moving forward.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-hamas-is-killing-hundreds-khan-younis-militia-head-appeals-global-community-to-protect-gazans-from-execution-1760635581582">‘Hamas is killing hundreds’: Khan Younis militia head appeals global community to protect Gazans from execution</a>&nbsp;The two leaders also discussed the future of US-Russia trade once the war in Ukraine is resolved. Though specifics of the trade discussions were not disclosed, the dialogue indicated a shared interest in rebuilding economic ties after the conflict ends. Trump emphasised the importance of the upcoming meetings, which are seen as key to resolving the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He expressed optimism that meaningful progress was made during the call and that the upcoming discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, set for the following day in the Oval Office, would build on the momentum established with Putin.<h2>Zelenskyy to Meet Trump in Washington</h2>Trump is scheduled to meet with Zelenskyy in Washington on Friday (October 17), where they will discuss the results of his call with Putin, as well as broader issues relating to the conflict in Ukraine. Trump has voiced confidence that significant progress toward ending the war could be achieved through continued dialogue with both Putin and Zelenskyy. In his social media post, Trump reiterated that the success of peace in the Middle East could be a pivotal factor in securing a resolution to the war in Ukraine. He also acknowledged the diplomatic efforts on both sides as crucial for moving forward with peace negotiations and eventual reconciliation between Russia and Ukraine.

After call with Putin, Trump says will meet Russian leader in Budapest to 'end' Ukraine war

In a telephone conversation on Thursday (October 16), US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged views on a range of topics, including the Middle East peace process, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and future trade relations between Russia and the United States. The call, which lasted over two hours, was described by Trump as ‘good and productive’, marking significant progress in diplomatic discussions between the two leaders. Trump and Putin agreed that high-level meetings would take place next week, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio leading the delegation on behalf of the United States. The exact location for these talks has yet to be determined. In a significant step toward direct diplomacy, Trump and Putin also agreed to meet personally in Budapest, Hungary, to explore potential avenues for bringing the inglorious war to a close. Trump said that Putin congratulated the United States on its ‘great accomplishment’ in achieving peace in the Middle East, a feat that has been sought for centuries. Trump expressed his belief that the success in the Middle East could play a crucial role in negotiating an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine, helping to build momentum for further talks. During the conversation, Putin also took the opportunity to thank First Lady Melania Trump for her ongoing work with children, particularly in promoting their well-being. Putin expressed his appreciation for her efforts, saying that this collaboration would continue moving forward. Also Read: ‘Hamas is killing hundreds’: Khan Younis militia head appeals global community to protect Gazans from execution The two leaders also discussed the future of US-Russia trade once the war in Ukraine is resolved. Though specifics of the trade discussions were not disclosed, the dialogue indicated a shared interest in rebuilding economic ties after the conflict ends. Trump emphasised the importance of the upcoming meetings, which are seen as key to resolving the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He expressed optimism that meaningful progress was made during the call and that the upcoming discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, set for the following day in the Oval Office, would build on the momentum established with Putin. Zelenskyy to Meet Trump in Washington Trump is scheduled to meet with Zelenskyy in Washington on Friday (October 17), where they will discuss the results of his call with Putin, as well as broader issues relating to the conflict in Ukraine. Trump has voiced confidence that significant progress toward ending the war could be achieved through continued dialogue with both Putin and Zelenskyy. In his social media post, Trump reiterated that the success of peace in the Middle East could be a pivotal factor in securing a resolution to the war in Ukraine. He also acknowledged the diplomatic efforts on both sides as crucial for moving forward with peace negotiations and eventual reconciliation between Russia and Ukraine.

On Thursday (October 16), US President Donald Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin, discussing Middle East peace, US-Russia trade, and ending the Russia-Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discuss a potential 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. Watch this report for more details!

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Ukraine has urged Russia to accept a 30-day ceasefire proposed by Kyiv and Washington, just ahead of a scheduled phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump.
"It is time for Russia to show whether it really wants peace," said Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga on Tuesday. 
"Ukraine supported the US proposal for a temporary ceasefire for 30 days. We expect the Russian side to unconditionally agree to this proposal," Sybiga added.
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Last week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to a 30-day ceasefire after talks with US officials in Jeddah but Putin said he had "serious questions" about how the ceasefire would be implemented. 
<h2>When will the Trump-Putin call take place?</h2>
Meanwhile, the Kremlin confirmed that the highly anticipated conversation between Putin and Trump would take place on Tuesday between 13:00 GMT and 15:00 GMT. 
The discussion is expected to cover the situation in Ukraine as well as efforts to "normalise" diplomatic-relations between the United States and Russia.
"It will indeed take place from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Moscow time," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
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"There is a large number of issues, from the normalisation of our relations to the Ukrainian issue, all of which the two presidents will discuss," Peskov added.
<h2>What will Trump and Putin talk about?</h2>
Trump said on Sunday that in the scheduled call with Putin, he would discuss dividing some "assets" between the two nations.
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&ldquo;We will be talking about land. We will be talking about power plants,&rdquo; Trump said. 
"I think we have a lot of it already discussed very much by both sides, Ukraine and Russia. We are already talking about that, dividing up certain assets," he said.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: The Kremlin confirmed that the highly anticipated conversation between Putin and Trump would take place on Tuesday between 13:00 GMT and 15:00 GMT.

Ukraine has urged Russia to accept a 30-day ceasefire proposed by Kyiv and Washington, just ahead of a scheduled phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. "It is time for Russia to show whether it really wants peace," said Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga on Tuesday. "Ukraine supported the US proposal for a temporary ceasefire for 30 days. We expect the Russian side to unconditionally agree to this proposal," Sybiga added. Also read: Trump’s Ukraine ‘peace’ plan isn’t about peace. It’s a PR stunt Last week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to a 30-day ceasefire after talks with US officials in Jeddah but Putin said he had "serious questions" about how the ceasefire would be implemented. When will the Trump-Putin call take place? Meanwhile, the Kremlin confirmed that the highly anticipated conversation between Putin and Trump would take place on Tuesday between 13:00 GMT and 15:00 GMT. The discussion is expected to cover the situation in Ukraine as well as efforts to "normalise" diplomatic-relations between the United States and Russia. "It will indeed take place from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Moscow time," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Also read: Trump and Putin to discuss 'asset division’ – What’s at stake on Ukraine war? "There is a large number of issues, from the normalisation of our relations to the Ukrainian issue, all of which the two presidents will discuss," Peskov added. What will Trump and Putin talk about? Trump said on Sunday that in the scheduled call with Putin, he would discuss dividing some "assets" between the two nations. Also read: Trump warns Iran as Houthis claim third attack on US ships in 48 hours “We will be talking about land. We will be talking about power plants,” Trump said. "I think we have a lot of it already discussed very much by both sides, Ukraine and Russia. We are already talking about that, dividing up certain assets," he said. Also read: Trump to declassify 'all of' JFK assassination files, including 80,000 unredacted pages TODAY (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine demands Russia’s 'unconditional agreement' to ceasefire ahead of Trump-Putin call today

Russian President Vladimir Putin,&nbsp;on Thursday (Nov 7), congratulated Donald Trump on winning the US presidential election. In his first remarks since Trump's win, he praised his courage when a gunman tried to assassinate him during a rally in Pennsylvania.&nbsp;

"He behaved, in my opinion, in a very correct way, courageously, like a real man," Putin said at the Valdai discussion club in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi. "I take this opportunity to congratulate him on his election."

Putin also raised the remarks made by Trump during his election campaign about Ukraine and restoring relations with Russia, saying that it deserved attention.

"What was said about the desire to restore relations with Russia, to bring about the end of the Ukrainian crisis, in my opinion, this deserves attention at least," said Putin.

However, the 72-year-old Kremlin chief also added cautiously, "I do not know what is going to happen now. I have no clue."

Notably, Trump had earlier said that if&nbsp;he became the president, he could end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours. However, he had never given a clear plan of action about how would he do this.

Putin also said that he was open to holding a dialogue with Trump. Responding to a reporter about what he would do if Trump suggests a meeting, the Russian president said he was ready to resume contacts if the Trump administration wanted that.&nbsp;

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<h2>Past allegations of Trump campaign-Putin collusion</h2>

There have been accusations that Russia and the Trump campaign colluded during the US elections in 2016, although US Special Counsel Robert Mueller found no evidence for it in a probe.

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Earlier, a former American diplomat said that Trump is likely to call Putin and ask him to stop the war in Ukraine as soon as possible.&nbsp;

Trump is “going to make a phone call to Putin as quickly as possible and tell Putin that he needs to stop the war, that the fighting has to stop, and that there has to be peace,” Kurt Volker, former US special representative for Ukraine negotiations, said.&nbsp;

The Moscow Times reported Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying that Putin might speak with Trump before his inauguration in January, but won't initiate contact.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Thursday (Nov 7), congratulated Donald Trump on winning the US presidential election. In his first remarks since Trump's win, he praised his courage when a gunman tried to assassinate him during a rally in Pennsylvania.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Thursday (Nov 7), congratulated Donald Trump on winning the US presidential election. In his first remarks since Trump's win, he praised his courage when a gunman tried to assassinate him during a rally in Pennsylvania. "He behaved, in my opinion, in a very correct way, courageously, like a real man," Putin said at the Valdai discussion club in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi. "I take this opportunity to congratulate him on his election." Putin also raised the remarks made by Trump during his election campaign about Ukraine and restoring relations with Russia, saying that it deserved attention. "What was said about the desire to restore relations with Russia, to bring about the end of the Ukrainian crisis, in my opinion, this deserves attention at least," said Putin. However, the 72-year-old Kremlin chief also added cautiously, "I do not know what is going to happen now. I have no clue." Notably, Trump had earlier said that if he became the president, he could end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours. However, he had never given a clear plan of action about how would he do this. Putin also said that he was open to holding a dialogue with Trump. Responding to a reporter about what he would do if Trump suggests a meeting, the Russian president said he was ready to resume contacts if the Trump administration wanted that. Also Read: Trump-Putin phone call expected before January inauguration Past allegations of Trump campaign-Putin collusion There have been accusations that Russia and the Trump campaign colluded during the US elections in 2016, although US Special Counsel Robert Mueller found no evidence for it in a probe. Watch: What Will Donald Trump's Second Administration Look Like? × Earlier, a former American diplomat said that Trump is likely to call Putin and ask him to stop the war in Ukraine as soon as possible. Trump is “going to make a phone call to Putin as quickly as possible and tell Putin that he needs to stop the war, that the fighting has to stop, and that there has to be peace,” Kurt Volker, former US special representative for Ukraine negotiations, said. The Moscow Times reported Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying that Putin might speak with Trump before his inauguration in January, but won't initiate contact.

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