A White House official confirms U.S. President Trump talked to newly re-elected Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone Tuesday morning, but did not offer details.
According to an official statement by the Kremlin on Tuesday, Trump “congratulated” Putin on his re-election victory.
The two also discussed the importance of working together on issues like fighting international terrorism, limiting nuclear arms and economic cooperation. The Kremlin added Trump and Putin spoke the Syria and Ukraine crises as well.
The two leaders also agreed to further develop bilateral contacts, according to Moscow.
Putin won his fourth term at Russia’s helm in Sunday’s presidential …read more
Source: Voice of America