Ukrainian Foreign Ministry denies knowing about call between Trump and Putin - Reuters
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi (photo: Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
A few hours ago, it was reported that Donald Trump had a phone conversation with Vladimir Putin, during which they discussed the war, and Ukraine was allegedly informed in advance. However, Kyiv has denied this information, reports Reuters.
According to The Washington Post, citing sources, newly elected US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a phone conversation on Thursday, November 7, during which they discussed the war in Ukraine. The Washington Post stated that Kyiv was informed about the call and did not object to it taking place.
However, Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Heorhii Tykhiy told Reuters that this information was false and that the Ukrainian side was unaware of the conversation.
"Reports that the Ukrainian side was informed in advance of the alleged call are false. Subsequently, Ukraine could not have endorsed or opposed the call," he stated.
What Trump told Putin
Information about the conversation between the two heads of state following the US election was exclusively published by The Washington Post, citing its sources.
According to their report, during the conversation, Trump advised Putin not to escalate the war in Ukraine and reminded him of Washington's significant presence in Europe.
Additionally, both leaders discussed the goal of peace on the European continent. Trump, for his part, expressed interest in continuing discussions to address the swift resolution of the war in Ukraine.
