Putin values Trump's attention to Russia dialogue, Kremlin aide says
In short
Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump that Russia values the attention the US president and his team give to dialogue, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said. Russian outlets reported the remarks on October 10 following a telephone conversation.
Read the full story 1 min read
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Vladimir Putin expressed appreciation for Donald Trump's attention to dialogue with Russia during a telephone conversation. RIA Novosti reported on October 10 that Ushakov was commenting on the call held on Friday. According to Ushakov's account, Putin said Russia values the attention of the US president and his team despite their commitments to domestic US and Middle Eastern affairs. [ 2 , 3 ]
Interfax reported that Trump began by offering Putin birthday congratulations, wishes for success and well-being, and greetings from his wife Melania. The outlet said Putin responded by thanking him for the congratulations and expressing appreciation for the dialogue. TASS's supplied headline also attributed the comments about Trump's attention to Ushakov. [ 1 , 3 ]
Why it matters
Ushakov said Putin appreciated the attention despite Trump's commitments to domestic US and Middle Eastern affairs. The supplied reports describe the exchange without announcing a substantive agreement.