Putin’s scheduled phone callPutin will hold a phone call on Monday evening with an international leader, and while it won't be with Trump, it "is also very important." Expanding geography of Ukrainian conflictExpanding the Ukrainian conflict’s geography to Iran is extremely dangerous, and the Kremlin is aware of that. Security at electionsRussian special services will ensure that this fall's single voting day is safe and secure. Our security services are working and taking all the required measures." Russia should always expect provocative acts from the Kiev government, including during the upcoming election campaign, and be ready for them: "They can and should always be expected.