President-elect Trump’s transition team did not confirm or deny reports that he advised Russian President Vladimir Putin not to escalate the war with Ukraine during a recent call. The call, which took place last Thursday, marked the first conversation between the two leaders since Trump's election victory.
During the call, Trump reportedly spoke to Putin from Florida and urged him to avoid escalating the conflict in Ukraine. He also highlighted the presence of U.S. military forces in Europe as a reminder to Russia. Sources familiar with the call mentioned that Trump emphasized the importance of peace in Europe and expressed a desire for further discussions on resolving the conflict in Ukraine.
