Trump Reportedly Instructs Aides to Arrange Phone Call With Putin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ivan Timofeev, the director general of the Russian International Affairs Council, previously informed Sputnik that the summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President-elect Donald Trump is more than just a meeting between the two leaders; it necessitates comprehensive preparation.
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US President-elect Donald Trump has instructed his aides to arrange a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin within a few days after his inauguration, CNN reported, citing informed sources.
According to the broadcaster, the topic of the conversation will be a possibility of a personal meeting between the politicians in the coming months with the goal of trying to end the conflict in Ukraine.
It is not yet clear whether a date for the conversation has been agreed upon, the channel added.
Russia-US Summit Requires Thorough Preparation, Russian International Affairs Council CEO Says