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In a dramatic development, reports emerged about a phone conversation between President-Elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, though the authenticity of this interaction has sparked controversy.

According to the Washington Post, during their first direct communication, Trump cautioned Putin against intensifying the Ukrainian conflict and highlighted America’s strong military presence across Europe. The discussion reportedly centered on achieving peace in Europe, with Trump expressing interest in future talks about resolving the Ukraine war.

However, the Kremlin forcefully rejected these claims. It is completely untrue. It is pure fiction; it is simply false information,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated, according to The Guardian. “There was no conversation.”

Peskov added: “This is the most obvious example of the quality of the information that is being published now, sometimes even in fairly reputable publications.”

The alleged conversation aligns with Trump’s campaign promise to resolve the Ukraine-Russia conflict within his first day in office. Recent diplomatic efforts have included discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, reportedly joined by Elon Musk.

Trump’s communications director Steven Cheung emphasized Trump’s diplomatic role in an email to the Post: “President Trump won a historic election decisively and leaders from around the world know America will return to prominence on the world stage. That is why leaders have begun the process of developing stronger relationships with the 45th and 47th President because he represents global peace and stability.”

Putin recently applauded Trump’s victory, specifically praising his response to a July assassination attempt, and expressed readiness for dialogue.

Speaking to Russian state television, Peskov expressed optimism about future U.S.-Russian relations under Trump’s leadership. He contrasted Trump’s deal-making approach with the Biden-Harris administration’s more predictable Ukraine strategy, though he acknowledged uncertainty about Trump’s post-election commitments.