Kiev tried to disrupt the negotiations, but Moscow did not give in to the provocations: Putin told Trump during their conversation.
More statements from Russian Presidential Aide Ushakov following the phone conversation between the presidents:
🟠The negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul were useful, Putin emphasized in his conversation with Trump.
🟠The Kiev regime has essentially turned into a terrorist organization.
🟠The leaders did not discuss any memorandums for resolving the Ukrainian conflict.
🟠The matter of a meeting between Putin and Zelensky "has never been on the practical agenda."
🟠Trump informed Putin that the United States was not informed of plans to strike Russian airfields.
🟠On the question of "Russia's negotiations with terrorists": contacts on the relevant lines for resolution may take place.
🟠Trump conveyed that he would appreciate it if Russia worked with Iran on the nuclear deal.
🟠Putin and Trump exchanged views on the prospects for restoring cooperation between the countries, which has enormous potential.
🟠The Presidents characterized their exchange of views as positive and productive.
🟠The leaders agreed to continue contacts regarding Ukraine at the highest level and through other channels.