Putin and Trump possibly communicated more than reported

The Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump may have spoken more often than the two officially revealed. This news comes amid ongoing speculation about their communications. European leaders are concerned that U.S.-Russia ties are shifting, especially with ongoing discussions about the conflict in Ukraine and potential energy deals. So far, there have been two confirmed phone calls between Putin and Trump this year: one on February 12 and another on March 18. However, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov hinted that there could be additional contacts that have not been made public. Peskov emphasized that they can only inform about conversations they know of. Trump has expressed a desire to act as a peacemaker and end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He has warned of the danger of escalation into a larger war between the U.S. and Russia. Reports suggest that Trump communicated with Putin multiple times even before his presidency. Putin and Trump may have another phone call if Ukraine continues to launch strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. Peskov noted that Trump and Putin had discussed a temporary halt to such attacks. Kyiv has accused Moscow of failing to honor this agreement, while Russia claims that it has maintained its commitments. Tensions between Russia and Ukraine are high, with both sides blaming each other for recent attacks on critical infrastructure. Peskov stated that Ukraine's actions could lead to more dialogue between Putin and Trump. Additionally, he mentioned that their last call was a step toward a face-to-face meeting, and upcoming discussions in Riyadh could further this aim.