Trump Announces Upcoming Phone Call With Putin

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he has scheduled a new phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He made the statement to reporters at the White House.

When asked about the timing, Trump replied that the conversation would take place "very soon."

The last conversation between the two leaders took place on September 8. Over the course of the year, they have spoken five times.