Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): He said in an interview with ABC News last night: "We have not yet discussed the exact format of the negotiations and we are working on it." I expect a phone call in the coming days or weeks. This will be the first step and we will start from this point."
Waltz also added: "President Trump is of the opinion that without having relations and dialogue with the other side (Russia) it will be impossible to reach an agreement to resolve the crisis in Ukraine." "We will definitely build these relationships in the coming months."
Trump's national security adviser noted that after Trump's victory in the US presidential election, the general attitude in the West to the Ukraine crisis changed. He explained that the president-elect believes that it is impossible to completely expel Russia from all the territories of Ukraine that have been occupied by the Russians, and according to him, this fact is accepted by the world.
Trump's adviser also emphasized that establishing a ceasefire could be the first step to a peaceful resolution of the crisis. He said: "We want to reach a ceasefire any moment or any day. This could be a very positive first step for both sides and allow us to enter into the framework of a negotiation process."
On Sunday, German Chancellor Olaf Schultz also welcomed Donald Trump's intention to meet with Putin and said: "Regarding the resolution of the Ukraine crisis, it is good news that the presidents of the United States and Russia are willing to meet."
The head of the intelligence department of the Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nicola Bideau, has also announced that Bern is ready to organize a meeting between the US and Russian leaders if requested by the parties.
Meanwhile, Dimitri Peskov, the spokesman of the Russian Federation presidency, announced today (Monday) that Moscow is ready to talk with all countries, including the United States.
During a press conference at the Kremlin, Peskov said that the Biden administration will do everything to leave the worst legacy for Trump's team. to do
According to the Sputnik news agency, he stated that there is still no basic preparation for the meeting between Putin and Trump, and explained: Putin has repeatedly announced that Russia is ready to communicate with all countries, including the United States.
The spokesman of the Kremlin palace said about the new oil and gas sanctions against Russia: such decisions destabilize the world markets and we will monitor the consequences.
According to this report, Peskov also clarified about the sanctions imposed on Rosatom's senior managers: the company continues its international activities because it is one of the leaders in the world market.
While emphasizing the importance of the life of every Russian soldier in captivity in Ukraine, he added: The process of talking about the exchange of prisoners with Kiev is not going well, but the Russian authorities are continuing it.