Preparations are in progress for discussions between US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to incoming US National Security Adviser Michael Waltz. He anticipates that phone conversations between the two leaders will take place in the near future.

Waltz shared these insights during an interview with ABC News’ Jonathan Karl on Sunday. When asked about the timeline for a potential meeting between Trump and Putin, he refrained from providing specific estimates.

“The preparations are underway,” he confirmed.

Waltz also noted that it is still uncertain whether the meeting would include additional participants beyond the two leaders. However, he emphasized that phone discussions are expected to happen soon.

“We have not established a precise framework for it yet, but we are actively working on that. I do expect a call in the coming days and weeks, which will be a significant step, and we will proceed from there,” Waltz remarked.

Earlier, Trump indicated that arrangements for a meeting with Putin were being made, suggesting it would likely occur after he officially takes office on January 20. The Kremlin has acknowledged that both leaders are keen to communicate, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov mentioning earlier this week that specific details regarding the timing and location of the potential meeting are still pending.