Mon Nov 11 10:45:19 UTC 2024: ## Kremlin Denies Trump-Putin Phone Call Regarding Ukraine Conflict
**Moscow, November 11, 2024:** The Kremlin has vehemently denied a report by the Washington Post claiming that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone last week about the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
The Post reported that Trump had spoken to Putin on Thursday, urging him to de-escalate the conflict and reminding him of the U.S.’s significant military presence in Europe. Sources familiar with the conversation also told the Post that Trump expressed a desire for further discussions on resolving the war.
However, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov dismissed the report as “false information,” asserting that no such phone call occurred.
This denial comes amidst Trump’s previous statements on the campaign trail, where he declared that he could end the war “within hours” and indicated his willingness to engage in direct talks with Putin. While Trump has not elaborated on his peace plan or specific terms, he has previously suggested the possibility of territorial concessions to Russia.
This alleged phone call has drawn immediate reaction, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warning against any concessions to Putin. Zelensky argued that ceding territory or yielding to Moscow’s demands would only embolden the Kremlin and potentially lead to further aggression.
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