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Kremlin Denies Putin-Trump Conversation on Ukraine
The Kremlin denies reports of a conversation between Putin and Trump about the war in Ukraine. Trump's team remains silent.
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- What did the Washington Post report about a conversation between Putin and Trump?
- The Washington Post, citing anonymous sources, reported that Trump advised Putin against escalating the conflict in Ukraine, highlighting the significant US military presence in Europe.
- Did Putin and Trump speak last week about the war in Ukraine, according to reports?
- The Kremlin denies a report that Putin and Trump spoke last week about the war in Ukraine. Trump's spokesman refused to comment, citing the privacy of presidential calls.
- How did the Kremlin and Trump's spokespeople respond to the Washington Post report?
- Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov called the report "completely untrue" and "pure fiction," while Trump's communications director, Steven Cheung, declined to comment on private calls.
- What were Putin's previous comments regarding Trump, and what is the current status of communication between them?
- Putin previously congratulated Trump on his election victory and praised his actions during an assassination attempt. Peskov stated there are no concrete plans for a future conversation between the two leaders.
- What were Trump's statements on the Ukraine conflict during his campaign, and what is the current situation in the conflict?
- During his campaign, Trump repeatedly stated he could resolve the Ukraine conflict quickly without specifying his methods; Russia has recently intensified strikes on civilian areas in Ukraine, prompting a significant drone attack by Ukraine on Moscow and its suburbs.