Kremlin Can't 'Confirm or Deny' Report of Trump-Putin Call

Kremlin Can't 'Confirm or Deny' Report of Trump-Putin Call
Above: Donald Trump (R) and Vladimir Putin during the G20 summit in Osaka on June 28, 2019. Image copyright: Brendan Smialowski/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-Trump narrative

The war in Ukraine needs immediate resolution to stop the devastating loss of life, and direct communication with Putin shows promising progress toward peace negotiations. A concrete plan exists to end the conflict swiftly, and Putin has demonstrated genuine concern about battlefield casualties.

Pro-Russia narrative

While various diplomatic channels remain active between Moscow and Washington, no serious discussions about potential meetings have taken place. Russia maintains that any peace deal must include Ukraine's commitment to neutrality, demilitarization, and recognition of territorial changes.

Metaculus Prediction



The Controversies



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Establishment split

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