U.S. President Donald Trump did not call Vladimir Putin, despite the conversation being announced twice, raising questions about their relations.
Official Statements
On October 8, 2026, Putin's press secretary Dmitry Peskov stated that Trump had not sent a congratulatory telegram on the occasion of Putin's birthday. Peskov noted that at the time of his statement, the time for the conversation had not yet been agreed upon. He emphasized that once the time for the conversation is agreed upon, journalists will be informed about its occurrence.
Uncertainty Regarding the Conversation
In the evening of October 8, Peskov was again asked about the potential conversation between Trump and Putin. He replied that the conversation could take place today or tomorrow, but also mentioned that it might not happen at all. This raised further questions about why the conversation had not yet occurred if it had been announced earlier.
Expert Reactions
Experts believe that the absence of the conversation may indicate tension in U.S.-Russia relations. They point out that such situations could reflect political games being played on the international stage.