Yuri Usakov

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Yuri Ushakov is a senior aide to the President of Russia, regularly cited in Russian media as a spokesperson on foreign policy and diplomatic matters. He provides official commentary on high-level telephone conversations between Vladimir Putin and foreign leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, and discusses prospects for negotiations involving Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine. Ushakov also addresses Russia's participation in international forums such as the APEC and SCO summits, and has commented on humanitarian issues, including the return of children and interactions with internationa…

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