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Russia Denies Trump-Putin Post-Election Call as "Pure Fiction"

Kaumimarg Bureau / IANS | November 11, 2024 06:57 PM

Moscow, Nov 11 – Russia has denied recent US media reports that President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke via phone following Trump's election victory. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov dismissed the alleged conversation as "completely untrue, " adding that "there was no conversation."

In response to the reports, Peskov questioned the reliability of American media sources and their information quality. The dismissed reports claimed that Trump called Putin from his Mar-a-Lago residence, discussing Ukraine and proposing measures to de-escalate tensions.

The Kremlin's statement highlights the caution Russia is exercising around reports of interactions between the two leaders, as Trump’s campaign had emphasized resolving the Ukraine conflict as a priority. However, Kyiv confirmed it was not informed of any recent Trump-Putin discussions.

This exchange adds to the ongoing scrutiny and speculation around US-Russia relations and the potential direction of foreign policy under Trump’s leadership.

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