Following a recent phone conversation between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, the Kremlin has provided varying insights into the topics discussed. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the two leaders explored the possibility of a trilateral meeting involving Chinese President Xi Jinping, potentially to be held in Shenzhen. This confirmation follows inquiries regarding the scope of the leaders' diplomatic dialogue.

Separately, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov commented on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, stating that the United States could accelerate a settlement by halting all assistance to the Ukrainian government. While the reports from the Kremlin highlight these specific diplomatic and strategic points, the accounts focus on different aspects of the administration's messaging. NDTV focused on the potential for high-level international diplomacy involving China, whereas RT emphasized the Kremlin’s stance on U.S. policy regarding the war in Ukraine. There is no public confirmation from the Trump transition team regarding the specific details or the feasibility of the proposed trilateral summit at this time.