The Kremlin has confirmed its intention to organize a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, though specific preparations have not yet begun. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced on Monday that there is political will to set up a meeting between Putin and Trump.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to have a call in the coming days or weeks, and it is unrealistic to aim to expel Russian soldiers from every inch of Ukrainian territory,