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Trump's Secret Call to Putin on Ukraine
Trump's unofficial call to Putin advising against escalating the Ukraine conflict, prompting varied reactions from Ukraine and Russia.
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- What advice did Trump give Putin regarding the war in Ukraine?
- Donald Trump called Vladimir Putin to advise him against escalating the war in Ukraine and reminded him of the significant US military presence in Europe.
- What were the circumstances surrounding Trump's phone call with Putin?
- The call was unofficial, conducted before Trump's transition team had the necessary authorization, and was kept secret from many officials due to Trump's distrust of leaks.
- What was the initial reaction of Putin's spokesperson to Trump's election?
- Initially, Putin's spokesperson expressed uncertainty about congratulating Trump, citing the unfriendly nature of the US and its involvement in the war against Russia.
- How did the Ukrainian government respond to the news of Trump's call with Putin?
- Ukraine's foreign ministry denied prior knowledge of the call, contradicting the Washington Post's report that Kyiv was informed and did not object.
- How did Putin and his spokesperson's rhetoric towards Trump change after the election?
- Putin later publicly congratulated Trump, praising his courage and stating Russia would work with any leader chosen by the American people; Putin's spokesperson also changed his rhetoric, highlighting Trump's deal-making approach and focus on peace.