Putin Describes 'Good, Long-Standing' Relationship With Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he shares a longstanding, cordial relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump and thanked him for efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said he maintains what he described as "fairly good, long-standing relations" with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a report by the Russian newspaper Kommersant.
Putin thanked Trump for his efforts toward settling the conflict in Ukraine, the report said, without providing further detail on the substance or timing of any specific diplomatic initiative.
The remarks come amid continued international attention on efforts to end the war in Ukraine, with various parties periodically commenting on the state of contacts between Moscow and Washington.
Kommersant did not report additional specifics from Putin's remarks beyond his characterization of the relationship and his expression of gratitude toward the American president's mediation efforts.
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