U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin (Reuters/RIA Novosti)
The Hill: Obama phones Putin, but doesn't bring up jets buzzing US ship
President Obama spoke by phone on Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a series of thorny international issues.
But Obama did not raise the issue of Russian military jets that buzzed a U.S. Navy ship last week in the Baltic Sea.
The two leaders had a “rather intense discussion” about the civil war in Syria and Russia’s intervention in Ukraine, according to White House press secretary Josh Earnest.
“That did not come up in the call between the two presidents,” Earnest said when asked about the jets. Such incidents are “destabilizing” but “not particularly unusual,” he added.
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WNU Editor: This is the White House`s take on today`s phone call .... White House: Obama, Putin have 'intense' talk about Syria, Ukraine (Reuters). I would love to know what they mean by "intense".
More News On Today`s Phone Call Between Presidents Obama And President Putin
Obama fails to mention Russian jets buzzing Navy ship during talk with Putin -- Washington Times
Putin, Obama agree to continue building up coordination on Syria - Kremlin -- Reuters
Putin, Obama confirm willingness to strengthen Syria ceasefire: Kremlin -- AFP
Putin, Obama agree to continue building up coordination on Syria: Kremlin -- Fiscal Times
Obama and Putin Discuss Syria, Ukraine in Phone Call -- WSJ
Putin tells Obama that Syrian opposition should distance itself from terrorists -- TASS
Putin, Obama Agree to Further Assist in Maintaining Ceasefire in Syria -- Sputnik
Obama-Putin discuss need to implement Ukraine peace deal -- AP
Putin, Obama discuss crisis in Ukraine -- TASS
1 comment:
" I would love to know what they mean by "intense"."
Obama showed up and was present.
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