Putin thanked Trump for congratulating him on Russia Day

During a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked the American leader for his earlier congratulations on Russia Day. The conversation, which took place on June 14, also focused on issues of bilateral relations, the situation around Iran and the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict.

Congratulations on Russia Day

Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said that during the conversation, Putin thanked Trump for his warm congratulatory message on the occasion of Russia Day, the Kremlin's press service reported.

According to Ushakov, the US president's address expressed respect for the Russian people. This episode became part of the informal communication between the leaders, which, as the assistant to the head of state noted, took place in a friendly atmosphere.

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