Russia conducted naval drills in the Baltic Sea while major NATO exercises were taking place in the region, according to Russian officials.

The timing of the Russian naval exercises coincided with significant NATO military activities in the Baltic, highlighting ongoing tensions between Russia and the Western military alliance in the strategically important waterway.

Separately, the Kremlin announced that no telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump is currently planned. Russian officials also indicated that no specific dates have been set for visits by U.S. diplomatic envoys to Russia.

The statements from Moscow come amid broader diplomatic uncertainty between the two nations. The lack of scheduled high-level communications reflects the current state of U.S.-Russia relations.

The Baltic Sea has become an area of increased military activity as NATO members in the region conduct regular exercises while Russia maintains its naval presence in nearby waters.