Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

hatrack

(59,592 posts)
Mon Nov 4, 2019, 09:03 AM Nov 2019

In August (Per Russia), Shitstain Offered US Assistance To Putin In Fighting Record Siberian Fires

California . . . meh.

President Trump spoke with President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday and offered U.S. help in fighting widespread forest fires raging in parts of Siberia, according to a Kremlin account of the call.

Putin, in response, expressed his "sincere gratitude" to Trump and said that if necessary, he will accept the offer, the Kremlin said on its website.

"The President of Russia regards the US President's offer as a sign that it is possible that full-scale bilateral relations will be restored in the future," the statement from the Kremlin read. "The presidents of Russia and the United States agreed to continue contacts both in a telephone format and in person," it added. However, the two countries differed somewhat in their interpretations of the call.

As NPR's Tamara Keith reports, "Russia announced the call first, saying President Trump offered Putin assistance fighting wildfires in Siberia. ... Putin assessed the offer as a sign that relations between the two countries would be fully restored. Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election, and is still under U.S. sanctions."

EDIT

https://www.npr.org/2019/08/01/747196568/russia-says-trump-offered-to-help-putin-fight-forest-fires-in-siberia

4 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
In August (Per Russia), Shitstain Offered US Assistance To Putin In Fighting Record Siberian Fires (Original Post) hatrack Nov 2019 OP
Post removed Post removed Nov 2019 #1
Kick and recommend. bronxiteforever Nov 2019 #2
I remember. dewsgirl Nov 2019 #3
... and for California? NOTHING Nictuku Nov 2019 #4

Response to hatrack (Original post)

Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Environment & Energy»In August (Per Russia), S...