Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump did… (президент · путин · трамп)
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump did not speak by phone on July 9, according to Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov, though Russia remains open to dialogue with the United States. The Kremlin dismissed the idea of military pressure as a means to resolve the Ukraine conflict and expressed concern over potential NATO military operations in Ukraine.
Consensus
- Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump did not speak by phone on July 9.
- The Kremlin stated that Russia is open to dialogue with the United States.
- Russia views continued U.S. military aid to Ukraine as ongoing.
- The Kremlin believes attempts by the U.S. to promote a peaceful process are still being made.
Points of divergence
- Putin and Trump had no phone conversation prior to July 9, and Russia considers military pressure on it as erroneous for resolving the Ukraine conflict. — fontanka
- Trump stated he planned to call Putin on July 8 to discuss Ukraine settlement, citing his busy schedule after the NATO summit in Ankara. — vesti
Coverage (4 sources)
- US Hypocrisy and the Closing of the Sky Over Ukraine: Main Points from Peskov's Statements — Фонтанка
- "No one has called yet": Kremlin speaks about the future of Putin-Trump talks — Вести
- Peskov: Constructive dialogue between Putin and Trump despite differences — Вести
- Peskov Reveals Details of Putin and Trump's Phone Call on Iran — Вести