Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was open to talks with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump on the war in Ukraine and energy responding to a question by Russian media.

The statement came after the incoming U.S. president indicated a meeting with Putin was being planned, though Trump did not provide a specific timeline.

The Kremlin signaled that a meeting between the two leaders would be possible welcoming Trump’s expressed willingness to resolve issues through dialogue. It went on to suggest that a meeting could take place after his inauguration on January 20.

Russia accused the previous administration of President Joe Biden of attempting to leave a “toxic legacy” for the president-elect. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated during a press conference that Biden might impose a final round of sanctions on Moscow.

Speaking to the media, President Putin echoed Trump’s claims that the republican candidate had been “robbed” of victory in the 2020 U.S. Elections, adding that if Trump had gained power the conflict in Ukraine might have been avoided.

A U.S. official revealed on Thursday that Biden plans to announce new sanctions targeting the Russian economy this week. The move is seen as a last effort to bolster Kyiv’s war effort against Moscow before Donald Trump takes office.

During his campaign, Trump repeatedly pledged to end the war in Ukraine “within 24 hours,” though he has not explained how he intends to achieve this.

Ukraine, concerned about the potential shift in U.S. policy, has been working to strengthen its ties with EU nations, which have openly expressed apprehensions about the White House’s incoming direction under Trump.