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Trump-Putin Phone Call on Ukraine War
Trump's phone call with Putin to discuss the war in Ukraine, conducted without State Department support.
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Donald TrumpVladimir PutinVolodymyr ZelenskyOlaf Scholz
- What was Ukraine's reaction to the Trump-Putin phone call?
- The Washington Post reports that Ukraine was informed about the call and had no objections. Trump and Zelensky previously discussed the war, both expressing desires for an end and a fair deal.
- Who was involved in Trump's initial calls with world leaders?
- Trump's initial calls with world leaders were conducted without support from the State Department and US government interpreters, according to The Washington Post.
- What was Trump's campaign promise regarding the war in Ukraine?
- Trump's campaign promise to end the war in 24 hours remains unclear in its execution. An advisor initially suggested a focus on peace rather than reclaiming Russian-occupied territories, but this statement was later retracted.
- What was the main topic of the phone call between Trump and Putin?
- Trump urged Putin not to escalate the war in Ukraine during a phone call, their first conversation since Trump won the election. Trump mentioned Washington's military presence in Europe and suggested a follow-up call to discuss a quick resolution to the conflict.
- What other world leader did Trump speak with, and what did they discuss?
- Trump also spoke with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, discussing geopolitical challenges and a return to peace in Europe. This conversation also lacked support from the US State Department and interpreters.