Russian President Putin Calls President Obama

NBC: Putin Calls Obama to Talk ISIS, Iran and Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin called President Barack Obama and discussed continued tensions in eastern Ukraine and the fight against ISIS in the Middle East.

In a statement, the White House said the two leaders addressed continued bloodshed in Syria and agreed on the importance of unity among the six world powers that are negotiating to restrict Iran's nuclear capabilities.

As for Ukraine, the White House said Obama told Putin Russia needs to meet commitments it made in Minsk, Belarus, earlier this year, including the removal of troops and equipment from Ukrainian territory.

WNU Editor: This is the first time that both leaders have talked to each other in 6 months. Was anything accomplished .... probably not. The issues that divide them are very deep, and I do not see any resolution on the main one .... the Ukraine crisis .... being resolved anytime soon.

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