Russian President Vladimir Putin has never refused to speak with Vladimir Zelensky, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushkov said. In response to Vesti reporter Pavel Zarubin's question whether Putin would answer the phone if Zelensky called, the aide said: "I think he will, of course." Putin has never refused to speak." At the same time, Ushkov stressed that if Zelensky wants to talk to the Russian leader personally, he is welcome to visit Moscow.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has never refused to speak with Vladimir Zelensky, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushkov said. In response to Vesti reporter Pavel Zarubin's question whether Putin would answer the phone if Zelensky called, the aide said: "I think he will, of course." Putin has never refused to speak." At the same time, Ushkov stressed that if Zelensky wants to talk to the Russian leader personally, he is welcome to visit Moscow.