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According to information from the American media The Washington Post published Sunday, the Republican candidate Donald Trump had a telephone interview with Vladimir Poutine to discuss the situation in Ukraine. This conversation comes as the American president-elect increases diplomatic contacts.
The exchange between the two leaders focused on the need to avoid an escalation of the Ukrainian conflict, reports the American daily. Trump notably reminded the Russian president of the significant American military presence on the European continent, thus signaling the position of strength of the United States in the region.
The future tenant of the White House shows an apparent desire to get involved quickly in resolving the conflict. This approach echoes his campaign promises, where he claimed to be able to end the war “in a day”, although the details of this strategy remain unclear, specifies the Washington Post.
According to a former American official close to the matter cited by the newspaper, this diplomatic initiative is explained by Trump’s wish to avoid his next term starting in a context of worsening tensions. This analysis highlights the domestic political issues underlying this contact.
In a statement to the Washington Post, Steven Cheung, Trump’s spokesperson, puts this exchange in a broader perspective. He emphasizes that Trump’s electoral victory is already encouraging world leaders to strengthen their ties with the man who would embody “global peace and stability”.
This conversation is part of an intense diplomatic sequence, also marked by an interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to media reports. Furthermore, as reported by the Washington Post, Joe Biden invited Trump to the White House, where national security adviser Jake Sullivan plans to address the international situation and ensure a peaceful transition of power.
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