Kremlin Advisor Yuri Ushakov Says Putin Would Answer Zelensky's Call
On November 1, 2026, Russian Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov stated that President Vladimir Putin would accept a direct phone call from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The statement came amid ongoing diplomatic discussions and military tensions in Ukraine, with Ushakov emphasizing that Putin has never refused bilateral dialogue with Zelensky.
Where Sources Diverge
Some sources emphasize that Ushakov 'invited' Zelensky to Moscow, while others focus on the possibility of a phone call.
The aide to the head of the Kremlin once again 'invited' the President of Ukraine to Moscow.
Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov stated on Sunday, Nov. 1, that Russian President Vladimir Putin would accept a direct phone call from President Volodymyr Zelensky.
While most sources report that Ushakov stated Putin would answer a call, one source mentions that the Kremlin 'assesses the likelihood' of a response.
Kremlin assesses the likelihood of Putin's response to Zelenskyy's call.
Kremlin Foreign Policy Advisor Yuriy Ushakov said, 'Putin will answer the phone if called,' adding, 'Putin has never given up on meeting.'
Some sources mention that Ushakov 'assessed' Zelensky's signals, while others focus on the directness of the statement.
Ušakov assessed that Zelensky 'sends signals through different channels'
Vladimir Putin's Russian President's Advisor Yuri Ushakov stated that the Russian leader never refused to talk to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky.
One source notes that the statement was made in response to a question about the likelihood of Putin answering a call, while others present it as a direct statement.
Kremlin Foreign Policy Advisor Yuriy Ushakov said, 'Putin will answer the phone if called,' adding, 'Putin has never given up on meeting.'
Russia's President's Foreign Policy Advisor Yuri Uszakov stated on Sunday that if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calls Putin, he will answer.
Sources
Kremlin Foreign Policy Advisor Yuriy Ushakov said, 'Putin will answer the phone if called,' adding, 'Putin has never given up on meeting.'
According to the explanation by Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, President Putin has never refused dialogue.
Ušakov assessed that Zelensky "sends signals through different channels"
Vladimir Putin's Russian President's Advisor Yuri Ushakov stated that the Russian leader never refused to talk to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky. Ushakov answered the question for Russian 'Vesti', asking whether...
Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov stated on Sunday, Nov. 1, that Russian President Vladimir Putin would accept a direct phone call from President Volodymyr Zelensky, claiming Putin has never refused bilateral dialogue.
The aide to the head of the Kremlin once again 'invited' the President of Ukraine to Moscow.
Russia's President's Foreign Policy Advisor Yuri Uszakov stated on Sunday that if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calls Putin, he will answer.