Vladimir Putin Refutes Claims of Post-Election Call with Donald Trump

Putin’s Statement: Denies Contact with Trump After Election Win

Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied reports claiming he spoke with former U.S. President Donald Trump after Trump’s election victory.

Putin called the allegations “pure fiction,” dismissing the idea that any conversation took place.

This follows earlier claims that the two had communicated during Trump’s presidency, which have now been refuted by the Russian leader.