Putin cynically praises the US for its help amid the presidents' conversation

Peskov also noted that the conversation with Trump will take into account the results of the talks in Istanbul.

"It is better for the Russian Federation to achieve the goals of the SVO through diplomatic methods," Peskov falsely stated in response to a question from TASS.

He noted that if US mediation helps achieve the goals of the SVO by peaceful means, the Russian Federation will give it priority.

Peskov denied that Witkoff planned to fly to Russia for the May holidays.

It should be noted that Trump previously announced that he would speak with Putin at 10:00 a.m. (Washington time) on May 19.