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Kremlin Denies Trump-Putin Phone Call
The Kremlin denies a reported phone conversation between Trump and Putin regarding the war in Ukraine, contradicting reports from the Washington Post and Reuters.
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- What sources reported on the alleged phone call between Trump and Putin?
- The Washington Post, citing unnamed sources, reported that Trump spoke with Putin on November 7th, after the midterm elections, urging him against escalating the war in Ukraine. Reuters also reported the same, citing a single source.
- How have Trump's and the Kremlin's representatives responded to the reporting?
- Trump's spokesperson declined to comment on the reported call, citing its private nature. The Kremlin's spokesperson described the reporting as an example of low-quality information from even reputable publications.
- What is the Kremlin's response to reports of a phone call between Trump and Putin?
- The Kremlin denies a phone conversation between Trump and Putin about the war in Ukraine, calling reports "pure fiction". The Washington Post and Reuters reported on a November 7th call where Trump urged Putin not to escalate the conflict.
- What does the Kremlin say about the timing of past communications between Trump and Putin?
- The Kremlin states the last conversation between Trump and Putin occurred in July 2020, and the last conversation Putin had with an American president was with Biden in February 2022. Journalist Bob Woodward's book, 'War', claimed Trump and Putin maintained contact after Trump left office, a claim denied by both sides.
- What are the conflicting claims regarding communication between Trump and Putin after Trump left office?
- Reports of a phone call between Trump and Putin on November 7th are disputed by the Kremlin. The Kremlin maintains that no such conversation took place, calling reports from the Washington Post and Reuters "pure fiction". The White House has not commented on the reported call.