Trump Calls Putin to Congratulate Russian President on Election Win
Two leaders discuss possible meeting to address issues including Ukraine and Syria
U.S. President Donald Trump called Vladimir Putin Tuesday to congratulate the Russian president on his election victory, while the two leaders discussed a wide range of issues and avenues of cooperation.
.. The White House said Monday that there were no plans for Mr. Trump to congratulate Mr. Putin. Neither French President Emmanuel Macron nor U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May offered their congratulations to the Russian leader. Ms. May said she would comment on the election only after assessing a report on the vote from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s vote monitoring body.
Germany’s chancellor sent a note to the Russian leader congratulating him and urging dialogue.