Konstantin Malofeyev, a Russian tycoon who is subject to western sanctions, told the Financial Times that President Vladimir Putin was likely to reject a peace plan proposal by Trump’s recently nominated special envoy for the conflict, Keith Kellogg.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said he expects Donald Trump “will find a solution” on the Ukraine war, adding that he hopes the U.S. president-elect recognizes he is “not safe.” Speaking to reporters in Kazakhstan following a security summit,

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised the incoming US leader, Donald Trump, as an "intelligent and experienced" individual capable of creating "solutions" in light of increased tensions due to the situation in Ukraine.