According to a report by Russian satellite news agency on April 30, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said that channels of dialogue between Russia and the US have been restored. When asked if direct contact between Russia and the US is necessary, Peskov told reporters: “We have restored all the necessary channels of dialogue with the US. So this process continues and is progressing.” He pointed out, “Direct contact with senior management is always effective and always helps resolve minor frictions that may occur at the work level and at the expert level. If necessary, Putin and Trump will be in direct contact.” Peskov said, “America is trying to be a mediator. We are grateful to the United States for these efforts.” He also said that Russia hopes that the efforts made by the United States for the peace process in Ukraine will bear fruit.

According to a report by Russian satellite news agency on April 30, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said that channels of dialogue between Russia and the US have been restored. When asked if direct contact between Russia and the US is necessary, Peskov told reporters: “We have restored all the necessary channels of dialogue with the US. So this process continues and is progressing.” He pointed out, “Direct contact with senior management is always effective and always helps resolve minor frictions that may occur at the work level and at the expert level. If necessary, Putin and Trump will be in direct contact.” Peskov said, “America is trying to be a mediator. We are grateful to the United States for these efforts.” He also said that Russia hopes that the efforts made by the United States for the peace process in Ukraine will bear fruit.