Despite a number of calls between president Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin stated on Wednesday that efforts to improve Russia-US relationships are unlikely to produce “quick benefits.” There are many obstacles to diplomatic relations, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, and it’s unlikely that we can expect any swift solutions. Putin has also met with Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff many times in Moscow, and best diplomats have also met in Saudi Arabia. In Istanbul, lower-level delegations have even sat down to talk about improving the operation of their respective offices. According to the news agency TASS, talks are scheduled to remain in Moscow and Washington, according to Russia’s adviser to the US. Trump’s efforts to remove Putin have had a significant impact on Europe, as he has sought to enlarge relations with Moscow. In addition, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated in a parliamentary committee that the US plans to reduce its military assistance to Ukraine. Trump has urged the warring nations to reach a peace deal and has expressed his desire to put an end to the continuing fight between Russia and Ukraine. In the most recent offensive, Russian strikes in Kharkiv, in northern Ukraine, have claimed the lives of three people and inflicted 60 others. Russia has resisted demands for an absolute ceasefire and has urged Ukraine to retreat large areas of territory and abandon its efforts to meet NATO.
