MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin convened a meeting of Russia's powerful Security Council following a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian news agencies reported on Friday, citing Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov.
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According to Ushakov, Putin provided a detailed briefing to Security Council members about the conversation with Trump.
Trump and Putin agreed on Thursday to another summit on the war in Ukraine, a surprise move that came as Moscow feared fresh U.S. military support for Kyiv.
In Putin's Russia, the Security Council is a key arena for the formulation of decisions on Russia's most important national security issues.
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- Trump and Putin unexpectedly agreed to a future summit focused on the war in Ukraine.
- Moscow fears new US military support for Ukraine and seeks diplomatic engagement.
- Putin briefed Russia's Security Council in detail about his conversation with Trump, highlighting its strategic importance.
According to Ushakov, Putin provided a detailed briefing to Security Council members about the conversation with Trump.
Trump and Putin agreed on Thursday to another summit on the war in Ukraine, a surprise move that came as Moscow feared fresh U.S. military support for Kyiv.
In Putin's Russia, the Security Council is a key arena for the formulation of decisions on Russia's most important national security issues.
