Donald Trump spoke by phone with Vladimir Putin on Thursday.
The main topic of the conversation was the resolution of the armed conflict.
The US President-elect called on the Russian leader not to escalate the situation, recalling the US military presence in Europe, the Washington Post reports.
Trump stressed the US's readiness to maintain peace rather than provoke conflicts.
He also expressed his intention to continue negotiations with all parties to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict in order to find a solution.
Trump also stressed the importance of diplomacy in resolving conflicts, and tried to persuade Putin not to escalate further.
The publication’s sources clarified that the Ukrainian government did not object to this dialogue.
Trump, a Republican, has always emphasized his desire for dialogue with Russia to find a peaceful solution.
As the elected US president, he is committed to achieving stability in the region.
