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Trump-Putin Call: Denials and Reactions
Reports claim Trump spoke with Putin about the war in Ukraine, prompting denials and reactions from various parties, including Ukraine and Trump's team.
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- Did Trump actually speak with Putin about the war in Ukraine?
- The Washington Post reported that Trump spoke with Putin about the war in Ukraine, urging de-escalation and mentioning the significant US military presence in Europe. Putin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, denied the conversation took place, calling it a fabrication.
- What was the nature of the subsequent Trump-Zelenskyy conversation?
- Following the alleged call, Trump spoke with Zelenskyy, expressing continued support for Ukraine. This conversation, also involving Elon Musk, was described as warm and friendly but lacked detailed policy discussion.
- What was the official response from Trump's team regarding the alleged call?
- Trump's team did not officially comment on the alleged call, citing a policy of not commenting on private calls between the president and world leaders. While Trump initially stated he hadn't spoken to Putin, he later revealed plans to do so.
- What were the key topics discussed in the reported Trump-Putin conversation?
- The alleged conversation reportedly touched upon the need for peace in Europe and the possibility of a land concession by Ukraine to Russia, a point Trump has privately discussed. Trump's comments about potentially ceding territory to achieve peace have caused controversy.
- How did the Ukrainian government react to the reported Trump-Putin conversation?
- Ukraine's Foreign Ministry denied prior knowledge of the alleged Trump-Putin call, stating they neither supported nor opposed it. The report indicated that Kyiv was aware of the call but this was refuted by the Ukrainian government.