As the geopolitical landscape faces fresh challenges with the advent of the Trump administration in the United States, Moscow has clarified that direct contact between Russian and American leaders has not yet been established. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, speaking to journalists on January 27, highlighted the current state of US-Russia relations, emphasizing that while Moscow remains open to dialogue, any future engagement depends on mutual agreement and signals from Washington.

Ryabkov revealed that a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump is not on the immediate agenda. “There is no agreement or understanding regarding a conversation between the two leaders,” he stated, adding that interactions between the nations are currently limited to embassy-level communications. The remarks suggest that while both nations express openness to dialogue, a formal channel for direct negotiations is yet to be established.

This development comes amid heightened expectations surrounding Trump’s foreign policy, particularly his approach to the Ukraine conflict-a cornerstone issue in US-Russia relations. Trump, who assumed office on January 20, has expressed a willingness to engage with Putin to negotiate a resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov reiterated Russia’s longstanding position on diplomacy. “As the Russian President has repeatedly said, we are open to dialogue and contacts, conversations, and meetings,” he noted. This openness aligns with Moscow’s stated intent to rebuild relations with the US, which have been strained since 2014 due to Russia’s annexation of Crimea and........

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