The Russian government has categorically denied reports that former U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling the claims "pure fiction."
Reports emerged earlier today from several Western media outlets alleging that Trump and Putin spoke by phone in a private conversation. The Kremlin responded swiftly, labeling the reports as completely unfounded and without merit.
"The information about a phone conversation between President Trump and President Putin is pure fiction," said Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin’s spokesperson. "We have no such records or conversations, and the claims are groundless. This is an example of disinformation being spread by Western media with no basis in reality."
The rumors have sparked widespread speculation, particularly among political observers in the United States, but Moscow is adamant in dismissing the story. The Russian government’s swift response underscores its commitment to refuting any narrative that it believes is designed to fuel further tension between Russia and the West.
This denial follows recent reports suggesting that Trump, who has frequently praised Putin during his time in office, might have engaged in unofficial communications with the Russian leader since leaving the White House. However, both Trump’s representatives and the Kremlin have consistently denied any private discussions between the two leaders in the period following Trump’s presidency.
Experts remain divided over the possible motivations behind such false claims, with some suggesting they may be a tactic to influence U.S. political discourse or to deepen the ongoing geopolitical rifts between Russia and Western nations.