Putin will answer Zelensky's call if he calls, - Ushkov The assistant of the President of the Russian Federation Yuri Ushkov referred to the possibility of a direct conversation between Putin and Zelensky. When asked why Zelensky, if he wants to talk, doesn't call Putin, Ushakov replied: "He sends signals through different sources. If he wants, if he really wants to talk, let him come." When asked if Putin would answer Zelensky's call, Ushkov said: "I think he will, of course. And Putin never refused to speak."