Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Obama, Putin Discuss By Phone Syria, Ukraine, Iran - Saudi Arabia, And North Korea

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The Hill: Obama, Putin speak by phone about Syrian conflict

President Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone on Wednesday, the White House said.

Press secretary Josh Earnest said the two leaders discussed ongoing efforts to bring an end to the civil war in Syria, abiding by the terms of a ceasefire in Ukraine and cutting off support for pro-Russia separatists there.

Earnest provided few other details about the call.

Despite their deep differences over the fate of Syrian President Bashar Assad, the U.S. has been pressuring Moscow to agree to a diplomatic agreement to usher him out of power.

More News On Today's Phone Call Between Presidents Obama And Putin

Obama discusses Syria, Ukraine with Russia's Putin: White House -- Reuters
President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin join in calling for a tough global response to North Korea's recent nuclear test, even as they remained at odds over Ukraine and Syrian President Bashar Assad -- AP
Obama, Putin discuss Ukraine, Syria: White House -- AFP
Obama, Putin Discuss Crisis In Ukraine -- RFE
Putin, Obama Discuss Ukraine, Middle East, Korean Peninsula Situation -- Sputnik
Putin, Obama Call for Deescalation of Saudi-Iranian Tensions -- Sputnik
Obama Calling Russia a Regional Power Is 'Disrespectful' - Putin -- Moscow Times
Russia Is Losing Influence in Syria and Ukraine – Obama -- Moscow Times

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