Moscow, July 5: Russia's President Vladimir Putin and US President…

Moscow, July 5: Russia's President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation, according to Russian Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov. Putin congratulated Trump on the 250th anniversary of American independence.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory telegram to U.S. President Donald Trump on the 250th anniversary of American independence
The telegram was published on the Kremlin's website
Putin emphasized Russia's historical support for American colonists in their struggle against British rule
Both countries were allies during both World Wars and fought together against Nazism
Putin noted that Russia and the U.S. are the two largest nuclear powers with special responsibility for global security and stability
Putin expressed confidence that constructive, equal, and mutually beneficial relations between Moscow and Washington serve the interests of all nations
Putin wished Trump and his family health, well-being, and success, as well as happiness and prosperity for all American citizens

Points of divergence

The congratulatory telegram was sent by phone on June 14th, followed by a friendly conversation between the leaders — vm
Trump jokingly mentioned that the number 80 appeals to him during their phone call — vm
Putin also sent a congratulatory telegram to Trump on his 80th birthday — vm
The conversation between Putin and Trump occurred on June 14th, where they discussed Ukraine and other issues — vedomosti
Trump urged for a ceasefire during their phone call — vedomosti
Putin stated that any attempts by the Kiev regime to strike Russia's peaceful infrastructure would not change Ukraine's battlefield situation — vedomosti
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov also congratulated Americans on the 250th anniversary of American independence — m24
Lavrov expressed hope that the principles of the Declaration of Independence would be realized in reality — m24
Lavrov stated that despite resistance from Western countries, a more just and balanced multipolar model of international development is emerging — m24
Lavrov expressed the view that Russia and the U.S. can achieve significant results through sincere dialogue based on equality, mutual respect, and non-interference in internal affairs — m24
The World Diamond Center of Antwerp presented Trump with a gold ring adorned with 321 natural diamonds for the 250th anniversary — m24

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Ushakov: Putin and Trump Conducted a Phone Call — Вести
"Dear Donald, accept sincere congratulations." Putin congratulates Trump — Фонтанка
Putin congratulates Trump on the 250th anniversary of US independence — Вечерняя Москва
Putin: Strengthening ties between Russia and the US serves the interests of the whole world — Вести
Putin states that Russia and the US bear special responsibility for world security — Вести
Putin: Russia and the US share special responsibility for global security — Ведомости
Lavrov states that Russia and the US are capable of solving the world's most complex problems — Вести
Putin congratulates Trump on the bicentennial of the USA — Интерфакс
Putin congratulates Trump on the bicentennial of the USA — Вести
Lavrov highlighted the responsibility of the current moment for world order in US Independence Day greeting — Интерфакс
Putin: Establishing ties between Russia and the US serves the interests of the whole world — Коммерсантъ
Putin Sends Trump Congratulations on the 250th Anniversary of US Independence — Москва 24

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