US President-elect Donald Trump often talks about his good relationship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Warm words between two leaders are not necessarily a sign of warming relations between the states.
Trump hopes to use these ties to end the conflict in the region, the Wall Street Journal writes.
According to former US State Department Special Representative for Ukraine Kurt Volker, Trump is planning to make a deal with Putin to reduce international tensions.
Volker also noted that behind Trump's warm words lies a pragmatic approach.
Trump has always sought to maintain good relations with Putin. However, he has also taken measures against Russia.
