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Trump-Putin Phone Call Denials
The Washington Post reported a phone call between Trump and Putin discussing Ukraine, which the Kremlin denied. Ukraine also denied prior knowledge of the alleged call.
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- How did the Kremlin respond to The Washington Post's report?
- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov denied the Washington Post's report, calling it a complete fabrication and false information. He stated definitively that no such call took place.
- What factors contributed to the alleged call being informal?
- The alleged call was reportedly unofficial, conducted before Trump's transition team could utilize official State Department channels. Trump's reported distrust of government officials after previous leaks also contributed to the informal nature.
- What was the Ukrainian government's response to The Washington Post's report?
- Ukraine's Foreign Ministry denied prior knowledge of the alleged call, contradicting the Washington Post's reporting that Ukrainian officials had been informed and did not object. They stated that the report was false.
- What did The Washington Post report about a phone call between Trump and Putin?
- The Washington Post reported that Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke by phone on November 7th, discussing the situation in Ukraine. Trump allegedly cautioned Putin against escalation and expressed interest in future discussions.
- What did The Washington Post report about Trump's stance on occupied territories in Ukraine?
- The Washington Post's report indicated that Trump, in a private conversation, suggested that Russia could retain control of some occupied territories in Ukraine. This detail further fueled controversy surrounding the alleged call.