Putin, Trump speak on war, goals
Russian President Putin and US President Trump held a phone call on Tuesday to discuss the war in Ukraine. Putin told Trump that Russia has no aggressive plans toward Europe, following European concerns about sabotage. Trump said Putin appears willing to make a deal to end the conflict, and suggested this could happen if Ukrainian President Zelensky is also open to negotiations. The call was described as frank and constructive.
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2 sourcesPutin tells Trump that Russia doesn't have aggressive intentions toward Europe, Kremlin says
The Kremlin says Putin assured Trump that Moscow doesn’t harbor aggressive intentions toward Europe
The Kremlin says Putin assured Trump by phone that Moscow doesn’t harbor aggressive intentions toward Europe
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9 sourcesTrump touts "great conversation" with Putin on ending the war in Ukraine
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3 developments- Sep 8Putin assures Trump that Moscow doesn’t have aggressive plans toward Europe, Kremlin says
- Sep 8Putin and Trump discuss Ukraine in 'extremely frank' call
- Sep 9Only center coverage:Trump praises 'great' call with Putin as Russian forces pummel cities across Ukraine
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