US president-elect Donald Trump had a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging him not to escalate the conflict.
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Trump had a phone call with Putin in which he told Putin not to inflame the attritional war
Zelensky had an excellent call with President Trump and congratulated him on his historic landslide victory -- his tremendous campaign made this result possible. I praised his family and team for their great work.
The two agreed to maintain close dialogue and advance bilateral cooperation.
Strong and unwavering U.S. leadership is vital for the world and for a just peace.
Trump spoke directly with Putin on Nov. 7 and advised him not to escalate the situation in Ukraine, highlighting Washington's significant military presence in Europe.
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