Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he had not spoken to US President-elect Donald Trump in over four years, but was “ready” for potential talks with him, amid expectation that the new administration in Washington will push for a negotiated end to the war in Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin wants a sit-down with Donald Trump as equals in which they divide the world into spheres of influence.

President-elect Donald Trump suggested he’s open to meeting Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine sparked by Russia’s 2022 invasion.

The Russian suggests his price for peace is Kyiv’s defeat and U.S. humiliation.

President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy should be prepared to make a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring an end to the nearly three-year-old Ukraine war.

The Russian leader said he was ready to compromise with the incoming U.S. president on ending the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine.

During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump frequently spoke about the war in Ukraine, often promising to end it within a day. However, after his election, the Ukrainian issue has remained on his agenda,

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In a recent development it has been known that US President Joe Biden might be planning for a parting gift for US President- elect Donald Trump. Latest reports revealed that Joe Biden is planning to impose some severe sanctions on Russia before leaving office for the upcoming Donald Trump administration.

The Russian leader said the Kremlin is prepared to negotiate, but stressed it would not settle for a temporary ceasefire.