Donald Trump backtracks on Russia election meddling comments, says he misspoke in Helsinki
6 years, 5 months ago

Donald Trump backtracks on Russia election meddling comments, says he misspoke in Helsinki

ABC  

US President Donald Trump, grappling with a torrent of criticism over his performance at a Helsinki summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, now says he misspoke at their joint news conference and meant to say he saw no reason why it was not Russia that interfered in the 2016 US election. Key points: US President corrects his own comments approximately 27 hours after he originally made them Mr Trump says he accepts Russia's 2016 election meddling took place, but "it could be other people also" US Senate Republican leader: "The European countries are our friends, and the Russians are not" "The sentence should have been, 'I don't see any reason why I wouldn't, or why it wouldn't be Russia' instead of 'why it would'," Mr Trump said. During his appearance alongside Mr Putin, Mr Trump denounced the "stupidity" of his own country's policy, especially the decision to investigate election interference following the findings of US intelligence agencies. Taking to Twitter after the most recent White House conference, Mr Trump maintained the summit with Mr Putin went "even better" than his meeting with NATO allies. Calls for transparency over Trump, Putin private meeting Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said Mr Trump was trying to "squirm away" from the comments he made while standing next to Mr Putin.

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Trump to meet Putin ‘very quickly’ after taking office
2 days, 1 hour ago

Trump to meet Putin ‘very quickly’ after taking office

Firstpost  

Congressman Mike Waltz, the incoming national security adviser, said on Sunday he expected a call between Trump and Putin in ’the coming days and weeks' Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin talk during the family photo session at the APEC Summit in Danang, Vietnam, November 2017. File image/ Reuters U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he is going …

Russia responds to Trump's claim he's setting up talks with Putin to 'get that war over with'
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5 days, 15 hours ago

Russia responds to Trump's claim he's setting up talks with Putin to 'get that war over with'

Daily Mail  

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to meet with President-elect Donald Trump, the Kremlin said on Friday. Donald Trump, hosting a meeting with Republican governors on Thursday night at Mar-a-Lago, said Vladimir Putin wants to meet with him The president-elect offered no timeline of when that could happen. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country would need assurances about its …

Kremlin welcomes the possibility of a meeting between Trump and Putin
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5 days, 16 hours ago

Kremlin welcomes the possibility of a meeting between Trump and Putin

Associated Press  

The Kremlin has welcomed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s readiness to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a senior Moscow official said Friday. Trump, who has criticized U.S. aid for Ukraine’s war effort, has called Putin “pretty smart” for invading Ukraine and has praised Russia’s military record in historical conflicts. Ukraine is to receive $2 billion in military aid packages after …

‘Putin wants to meet, we are setting it up,’ says Trump
5 days, 23 hours ago

‘Putin wants to meet, we are setting it up,’ says Trump

Firstpost  

US President-elect Donald Trump revealed that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to meet him and a meeting is being set up between them Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin talk during the family photo session at the APEC Summit in Danang, Vietnam, November 2017. As the United States is busy preparing for the President-elect’s inauguration at the White House …

"He wants to meet": Trump says he's arranging a meeting with Putin
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6 days, 5 hours ago

"He wants to meet": Trump says he's arranging a meeting with Putin

Salon  

President-elect Donald Trump said he’s ready to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, adding that the pair will seek to get Russia’s war in Ukraine “over with.” Speaking Thursday during a summit of Republican governors, Trump said a meeting was in the works. He’s said that even publicly.” Trump, a frequent critic of President Joe Biden’s support for Ukraine, said …

Putin Claims He Is Open To Talk To Trump As He Boasts About Gains In Ukraine
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Putin Claims He Is Open To Talk To Trump As He Boasts About Gains In Ukraine

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin boasted that his military operation in Ukraine has strengthened Russia and denied that the ouster of key ally Bashar Assad in Syria had hurt Moscow’s prestige, as he held his annual news conference and call-in show Thursday. He mockingly challenged Ukraine’s allies to a “high-tech duel,” suggesting that Moscow could give advance …

News Analysis: Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin: A much-scrutinized relationship is back in the spotlight
1 month, 2 weeks ago

News Analysis: Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin: A much-scrutinized relationship is back in the spotlight

LA Times  

Then-President Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G-20 summit in 2017 in Hamburg, Germany. “I think maybe Trump has a better idea now of how to be president,” said Kadri Liik, a senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations, discussing Trump’s past dealings with Putin. “So let’s see.” Throughout Trump’s first term in office, …

Kremlin rejects reports of a conversation last week between Putin and Trump
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2 months ago

Kremlin rejects reports of a conversation last week between Putin and Trump

Associated Press  

The Kremlin on Monday rejected reports that President Vladimir Putin spoke last week with President-elect Donald Trump about the war in Ukraine, and a spokesman for Trump refused to comment on what he called his “private calls” with world leaders. In a conference call Monday with journalists, Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said “there was no conversation” and the report …

Kremlin denies Putin and Trump spoke on phone
2 months ago

Kremlin denies Putin and Trump spoke on phone

Deccan Chronicle  

Moscow: The Kremlin on Monday denied a US media report that Russian President Vladimir Putin and US president-elect Donald Trump had spoken on the phone last week about the Ukraine conflict. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists that the Washington Post report was "simply false information", denying any phone call took place. The Post report said that Trump in the …

'Pure fiction': Russia denies reports of Donald Trump-Vladimir Putin talks to end Ukraine war
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2 months ago

'Pure fiction': Russia denies reports of Donald Trump-Vladimir Putin talks to end Ukraine war

Hindustan Times  

Russia on Monday denied reports of a private conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President-elect Donald Trump on ending the Ukraine war. The Washington Post report claimed that Trump spoke to Putin and urged him not to escalate the war in Ukraine. It also claimed, without details, that Trump “briefly raised the issue of land” occupied by Russia …

‘Completely untrue, pure fiction’: Russia denies US President-elect Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin conversation
2 months ago

‘Completely untrue, pure fiction’: Russia denies US President-elect Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin conversation

Live Mint  

Russian officials denied reports about a call between Vladimir Putin and US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday. "The two men discussed the goal of peace on the European continent and Trump expressed an interest in follow-up conversations to discuss 'the resolution of Ukraine’s war soon,” The Washington Post quoted one of its sources as saying. The publication also cited a …

What did Trump, Putin discuss in their first call since US election
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2 months ago

What did Trump, Putin discuss in their first call since US election

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time since his election as the new US president and urged him “not to escalate” the war in Ukraine, reported The Washington Post. US President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin shake hands before attending a joint press conference. The Washington Post also reported, without details, that Trump …

Donald Trump dials Vladimir Putin first time after US Prez polls, ‘advised not to escalate Ukraine war, reminds of …’
Top News
2 months ago

Donald Trump dials Vladimir Putin first time after US Prez polls, ‘advised not to escalate Ukraine war, reminds of …’

Live Mint  

US President-elect Donald Trump reportedly spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time after winning the US polls last week. In a telephonic conversation, Trump advised Putin not to escalate the war in Ukraine and also reminded him of “Washington's strong military presence in Europe,” The Washington Post reported Sunday. ‘Trump does not want to enter office with …

Kremlin rejects reports of a conversation last week between Putin and Trump
2 months ago

Kremlin rejects reports of a conversation last week between Putin and Trump

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to a question during a meeting with foreign policy experts at the Valdai Discussion Club in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia. The Kremlin on Monday rejected reports that President Vladimir Putin spoke last week with President-elect Donald Trump about the war in Ukraine, and a spokesman for Trump refused to comment on what …

Kremlin says reports that Trump spoke to Putin are ‘pure fiction’
2 months ago

Kremlin says reports that Trump spoke to Putin are ‘pure fiction’

Al Jazeera  

Kremlin denies media reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin and US president-elect Donald Trump spoke last week on the Ukraine conflict. Casting the media reports as “pure fiction”, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Monday said Putin has no specific plans to speak to Trump at the present. Steven Cheung, Trump’s communications director, did not confirm the exchange, telling the AFP …

Putin finds Trump show during election ‘manly’, says ‘ready’ to talk if...
2 months, 1 week ago

Putin finds Trump show during election ‘manly’, says ‘ready’ to talk if...

Firstpost  

Unlike many other world leaders who have had telephone conversations with Trump in the wake of his victory, Putin is yet to hold that phone call Russia's President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump attend a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan June 28, 2019. Reuters file After days of speculation about whether he …

What does Vladimir Putin want from Trump's America?
2 months, 1 week ago

What does Vladimir Putin want from Trump's America?

Firstpost  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Donald Trump on his US presidential win, sparking speculation over Moscow’s goals for US-Russia relations under Trump’s leadership. While Putin praised Trump’s resilience, he reminded Washington of Russia’s conditions for peace in Ukraine and hinted at a desire to renegotiate Nato and sanctions policies Russia's President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump shake …

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulates Donald Trump on Presidency: ‘Ready to restore relations with US’
2 months, 1 week ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulates Donald Trump on Presidency: ‘Ready to restore relations with US’

Live Mint  

Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory and expressed Russia's willingness to restore relations with the US. In his first public comments after Trump's victory, Putin praised Trump, saying he showed true courage during an assassination attempt on him while speaking at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania in July. During his address, Putin also noted that Trump's comments …

Putin congratulates Trump on US election win, says ready to talk to President-elect
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2 months, 1 week ago

Putin congratulates Trump on US election win, says ready to talk to President-elect

Firstpost  

President Putin on Thursday congratulated Trump on his victory in the US election, commended him for his courage during a previous assassination attempt, and expressed Moscow’s willingness to engage in talks with the President-elect Russia's President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Donald Trump during a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, June 28, 2019. File …

Putin congratulates Donald Trump on his election victory in first public comments on U.S. vote
2 months, 1 week ago

Putin congratulates Donald Trump on his election victory in first public comments on U.S. vote

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin points during a meeting with foreign policy experts at the Valdai Discussion Club in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, on Thursday. President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory in the Russian leader’s first public comment on the outcome of the U.S. balloting. Putin added that what Trump has said …

Trump touts ‘very good relationship’ with Putin ahead of one-year anniversary of Russia’s war in Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

Trump touts ‘very good relationship’ with Putin ahead of one-year anniversary of Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump boasted about his “very good” relationship with Russian …

Trump says he's proud to have trusted Putin over 'slime' US intelligence agencies
1 year, 11 months ago

Trump says he's proud to have trusted Putin over 'slime' US intelligence agencies

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump in 2018 had an infamous press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Finnish capital of Helsinki in which he signaled that believed Putin's denials about having interfered in the 2016 election despite assessments to the contrary from American intelligence agencies. Four-and-a-half years later, Trump is now touting his trust of Putin over American intelligence …

Trump calls Putin’s seizure of Ukrainian territory a ‘genius move’
2 years, 10 months ago

Trump calls Putin’s seizure of Ukrainian territory a ‘genius move’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Trump explained to the two conservative hosts that Mr Putin’s decision to recognise …

The Trump Presidency - Part Eight: President angers Iran, meets Kim and sides with Putin
4 years ago

The Trump Presidency - Part Eight: President angers Iran, meets Kim and sides with Putin

The Independent  

Donald Trump’s overseas misadventures continued into the summer of 2018 when he announced the withdrawal of the US from the Iran nuclear deal on 8 May, which had been agreed in July 2015 under Barack Obama in harmony with the UK, France, Germany, Russia and China. Recommended Trump and Kim arrive in steamy Singapore ahead of historic summit Their meeting …

Trump and Russia echo each other in presidential race
4 years, 4 months ago

Trump and Russia echo each other in presidential race

LA Times  

President Donald Trump cheers with a crowd at a campaign event at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport Thursday in Latrobe, Pa. An hour into his rally Thursday night in a Pittsburgh suburb, President Trump slammed states that have expanded mail-in voting, a familiar target for his reelection campaign. A Homeland Security intelligence bulletin issued hours before Trump spoke in Latrobe, …

Putin leverages coronavirus chaos to make a direct play to Trump
4 years, 8 months ago

Putin leverages coronavirus chaos to make a direct play to Trump

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin appear to have had more sustained contact with each other in the past two weeks than at any time since 2016, as the Kremlin tries to use the coronavirus pandemic and close personal ties between the two leaders to normalize long-strained relations with Washington. “The more that Russia succeeds …

Ex-Intelligence Official Reveals The Challenges Of Briefing Trump
5 years, 1 month ago

Ex-Intelligence Official Reveals The Challenges Of Briefing Trump

Huff Post  

President Donald Trump would often question the veracity of his intelligence briefings, telling officials, “I don’t think that’s true,” or, “I’m not sure I believe that,” according to the former No. Susan Gordon, who until recently served as the principal deputy director of national intelligence, detailed her experiences briefing Trump at an event Tuesday by the Women’s Foreign Policy Group …

Pete Souza Hits Donald Trump With 'Stark Reminder' Of How Barack Obama Talked To Vladimir Putin
5 years, 6 months ago

Pete Souza Hits Donald Trump With 'Stark Reminder' Of How Barack Obama Talked To Vladimir Putin

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Obama-era White House photographer Pete Souza delivered a scathing response to President Donald Trump’s palling around with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, on Friday. Souza showed his displeasure at the exchange on Instagram, where he shared his 2014 picture of former President Barack Obama talking with Putin at the 70th anniversary …

Donald Trump jokes to Russian President Vladimir Putin: 'Don't meddle in the election'
5 years, 6 months ago

Donald Trump jokes to Russian President Vladimir Putin: 'Don't meddle in the election'

ABC  

With a smirk and a finger point, United States President Donald Trump dryly told Russia's Vladimir Putin "don't meddle with the election" in their first meeting since the Mueller probe concluded that Russia extensively interfered with the 2016 campaign. Key points: It was the first time the leaders had met since an infamous meeting in Helsinki a year ago Mr …

Donald Trump jokes to Vladimir Putin: 'Don't meddle in the election'
5 years, 6 months ago

Donald Trump jokes to Vladimir Putin: 'Don't meddle in the election'

India TV News  

With a smirk and a finger point, President Donald Trump dryly told Russia's Vladimir Putin "Don't meddle with the election" in their first meeting since the special counsel concluded that Russia extensively interfered with the 2016 campaign. The leaders traded brief remarks Friday, the first time they sat together since Helsinki, about issued they planned to discuss when a reporter …

Russia election meddling: Donald Trump made mockery of 2016 Russian interference
5 years, 6 months ago

Russia election meddling: Donald Trump made mockery of 2016 Russian interference

CNN  

Washington CNN — While you were sleeping, President Donald Trump sunk to a new low when it comes to his long-held skepticism that Russia actively interfered in the 2016 election to help him and hurt Hillary Clinton. In Japan at the G20 – and sitting beside Vladimir Putin before the duo’s first meeting since the release of special counsel Robert …

Trump heads to Europe at a time of remembrance, turmoil
5 years, 7 months ago

Trump heads to Europe at a time of remembrance, turmoil

The Hindu  

Like a bull who keeps returning to the china shop, President Donald Trump is headed back to Europe, where on previous visits he has strained historic friendships and insulted his hosts. Mr. Trump also fired back at London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who called the U.S. leader a “global threat” ahead of his trip. Mr. Trump said he has no interest …

Mike Pompeo warns Russia about election interference as he seeks more ‘successful’ relationship
5 years, 8 months ago

Mike Pompeo warns Russia about election interference as he seeks more ‘successful’ relationship

CNN  

CNN — Sitting across from Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo voiced President Donald Trump’s desire for improved relations after earlier warning his counterpart about Russian interference in US elections. “I made clear to Foreign Minister Lavrov, as we’ve made clear for the past months, that interference in American elections is unacceptable,” Pompeo said …

Trump notes 'tremendous potential' of US-Russia ties
5 years, 8 months ago

Trump notes 'tremendous potential' of US-Russia ties

The Quint  

Washington, May 5 US President Donald Trump on Saturday praised his latest call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying there is "tremendous potential" for US-Russia ties. "Very good call yesterday with President Putin of Russia," Trump tweeted. Trump tweeted on Friday that he has had a "very productive" talk with Putin on "trade, Venezuela, Ukraine, North Korea, Nuclear Arms Control …

President Trump says he spoke with Putin about ‘Russian hoax,’ didn’t warn him against 2020 election meddling
5 years, 8 months ago

President Trump says he spoke with Putin about ‘Russian hoax,’ didn’t warn him against 2020 election meddling

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump said he briefly discussed special counsel Robert Mueller’s report in a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, but didn’t warn his Russian counterpart to not meddle in the next US election. Nice!” Trump, who has repeatedly undercut US intelligence agencies’ conclusion that Russia influenced the 2016 election, claimed earlier this week that …

Trump had 'informal' conversation with Putin: White House
6 years, 1 month ago

Trump had 'informal' conversation with Putin: White House

The Quint  

U.S. President Donald Trump. Washington, Dec 2 US President Donald Trump had an "informal" conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Friday, said the White House on Saturday. According to a statement issued by the White House spokesperson Sarah Sanders, "as is typical at multilateral events, President Trump and the First Lady had a number of informal conversations with …

Snubbed by Trump, Putin charms other players at G20
6 years, 1 month ago

Snubbed by Trump, Putin charms other players at G20

India TV News  

Russia is putting on a brave face after U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly junked a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin and Trump “said hi to each other,” according to the Russian leader’s spokesman — but didn’t shake hands or otherwise interchange, even during the “family photo” when leaders rub elbows as they get into place and usually exchange …

Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump set to meet in Paris on 11 November on sidelines of WW-1 centenary
6 years, 2 months ago

Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump set to meet in Paris on 11 November on sidelines of WW-1 centenary

Firstpost  

Both presidents plan to be in Paris for events to commemorate the centenary of the end of World War One, and they are planning to hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov. Moscow: US President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin plan to meet in Paris next month, officials said on Tuesday, their first …

Trump slams ‘hoax’ after admin says Russia is meddling in midterms
6 years, 5 months ago

Trump slams ‘hoax’ after admin says Russia is meddling in midterms

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump on Thursday defended his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin last month and decried the “Russian hoax,” speaking at a rally just hours removed from his top national security officials decrying Russian attempts to influence US elections. Now we’re being hindered by the Russian hoax – it’s a hoax, OK?” Earlier on Thursday, key …

Diplomatic assault
6 years, 5 months ago

Diplomatic assault

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump’s week-long whirlwind tour of Europe in July left a lot of ruffled feathers in its wake. The U.S. corporate media and Democrats continue to blame Putin and alleged Russian meddling for Trump’s victory in the 2016 presidential election. One prominent commentator went to the extent of characterising Trump’s performance in Helsinki as “the most disgraceful conduct by …

Vladimir Putin invites Donald Trump to Moscow, says both he and US president want another meeting after Helsinki summit
6 years, 5 months ago

Vladimir Putin invites Donald Trump to Moscow, says both he and US president want another meeting after Helsinki summit

Firstpost  

Vladimir Putin said on Friday that both he and the US president want further summits, despite the uproar in Washington after the two leaders met in Helsinki last week. Johannesburg: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday he had invited Donald Trump to Moscow and that both he and the US president want further summits, despite the uproar in Washington …

Donald Trump will not meet Vladimir Putin again till Russia is cleared of interference in US elections, says NSA John Bolton
6 years, 5 months ago

Donald Trump will not meet Vladimir Putin again till Russia is cleared of interference in US elections, says NSA John Bolton

Firstpost  

US National Security Adviser John Bolton said that president Donald Trump will not be meeting his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin until after Moscow’s involvement in the American election is cleared Washington: US President Donald Trump believes he should not meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin till the “witch hunt” over Moscow’s alleged interference in American elections concludes, and as such …

Trump, Now Acknowledging Russian Interference, Claims It's Aimed At Helping Dems
6 years, 5 months ago

Trump, Now Acknowledging Russian Interference, Claims It's Aimed At Helping Dems

NPR  

Trump, Now Acknowledging Russian Interference, Claims It's Aimed At Helping Dems Enlarge this image toggle caption Chris McGrath/Getty Images Chris McGrath/Getty Images Updated at 2:14 p.m. Sponsor Message It wasn't immediately clear whether Trump's warning reflected an intelligence briefing he has received about actual Russian activity or whether he was simply "trolling people," as House Speaker Paul Ryan put it …

Following Helsinki summit, Donald Trump invites Vladimir Putin to Washington; US-Russia meeting likely to be held later this year
6 years, 5 months ago

Following Helsinki summit, Donald Trump invites Vladimir Putin to Washington; US-Russia meeting likely to be held later this year

Firstpost  

Donald Trump has come in for bipartisan criticism for what many saw as his unsettling embrace of Russian strongman Vladimir Putin this week Washington: US president Donald Trump, under fire over his Helsinki summit with Vladimir Putin, doubled down on Thursday by saying he looks forward to meeting the Russian leader again — with talks already underway for a visit …

Helsinki summit: Told Vladimir Putin to 'stay out of America's elections', says Donald Trump
6 years, 5 months ago

Helsinki summit: Told Vladimir Putin to 'stay out of America's elections', says Donald Trump

Firstpost  

President Donald Trump spent the second day managing the political fallout from his widely criticized meeting in Helsinki with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, shifting stances and mopping up what the White House said were misstatements. Washington: President Donald Trump spent the second day managing the political fallout from his widely criticized meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, shifting stances and mopping up …

Russian media, political establishment hail Helsinki summit as victory for Vladimir Putin, claim it's 'everything Kremlin could've hoped for'
6 years, 5 months ago

Russian media, political establishment hail Helsinki summit as victory for Vladimir Putin, claim it's 'everything Kremlin could've hoped for'

Firstpost  

Russia’s political and media establishment heralded talks between the Russian and US presidents in Helsinki as a victory for Vladimir Putin, and praised him for breaking down Western resolve to treat Russia as a pariah Moscow: Russia’s political and media establishment heralded talks between the Russian and US presidents in Helsinki as a victory for Vladimir Putin, and praised him …

Donald Trump, seeking to calm political storm over Helsinki summit, says he misspoke
6 years, 5 months ago

Donald Trump, seeking to calm political storm over Helsinki summit, says he misspoke

Firstpost  

US president Donald Trump tried on Tuesday to calm a storm over his failure to hold Russian President Vladimir Putin accountable for meddling in the 2016 US election, saying he misspoke in a joint news conference in Helsinki. Washington: US president Donald Trump tried on Tuesday to calm a storm over his failure to hold Russian President Vladimir Putin accountable …

Discord over Trump’s Helsinki humiliation hands Putin another win
6 years, 5 months ago

Discord over Trump’s Helsinki humiliation hands Putin another win

CNN  

CNN — Vladimir Putin is winning so much, he’s going to get tired of winning. Two days after President Donald Trump’s humiliation in Helsinki, the election interference operation that keeps on giving – for Russia – is sowing new discord and disorientation in American politics and tightening its grip on the White House. Trump fails to satisfy critics – again …

Trump keeps up defense of Helsinki performance
6 years, 5 months ago

Trump keeps up defense of Helsinki performance

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump on Wednesday continued to defend his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a day after walking back his remarks in which he would not endorse US intelligence findings on Russian election meddling over Putin’s denial. “So many people at the higher ends of intelligence loved my press conference performance in Helsinki,” Trump tweeted Wednesday …

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