U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he is going to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin "very quickly" after he takes office next week.

President-elect Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to have a phone call in the coming days or weeks, Trump’s incoming national security adviser, Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.), said

The Kremlin has confirmed its intention to organize a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, though specific preparations have not yet begun. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced on Monday that there is political will to set up a meeting between Putin and Trump.

Trump's national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said the team is preparing for a meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. He noted that phone conversations between Putin and Trump could occur in the near future.

According to Mike Waltz, US President-elect Donald Trump's future national security adviser, Trump may soon speak with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. But preparations for their possible meeting are still underway,