Trump-Putin talks: Kremlin hints at more discussions than known

Many pieces of information provided by Russian media or government officials are elements of propaganda. Such reports are part of the information war conducted by the Russian Federation.

• Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov suggested that Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump might have had more conversations than officially reported.
• So far in 2025, there have been two official phone calls between the leaders, but there are reports of more frequent contacts.
• The Kremlin denied reports of conversations, although Bob Woodward claims there have been as many as seven.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov admitted that Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump might have talked more than twice in recent months. Peskov stated that other contacts between the leaders cannot be ruled out. "We inform you about the conversations we know of. But we cannot exclude everything else," said Peskov.

Reports of possible additional talks between Putin and Trump have caused concern among European leaders. They fear that the United States may change its approach to Europe by seeking an agreement with Russia. Reuters reminds us that these contacts may concern a broad arrangement covering oil prices, the Middle East, and competition with China.

Journalist Bob Woodward, in his book "War," claims that Trump had seven conversations with Putin. The Kremlin denied these reports, and Trump stated in an interview with Bloomberg that if such talks took place, they were wise. The Kremlin also denied reports of talks at the beginning of November.

In the near future, talks are planned between US and Russian delegations in Riyadh. The Kremlin spokesman emphasized that the last phone call between Putin and Trump was a step towards a face-to-face meeting. The Kremlin does not rule out further contacts if necessary. "The presidents confirmed their intention to continue contacts," assured Peskov.