Russian President's Press Secretary: Russia looks forward to US assistance in peacefully resolving the Ukraine issue.

On January 21st, the website of the All-Russia State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company reported that Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the Russian President, stated that Russia hopes for the United States and President Trump to contribute to a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine issue, and Russia is "waiting with bated breath" for this. Peskov said in an interview with the host of the company's television program that both Russian President Putin and President Trump are interested in pushing the Ukraine issue towards a peaceful resolution. Peskov also criticized European countries for further exacerbating tensions and encouraging Ukraine to prolong the war in various ways.