Former President Donald Trump sent coronavirus testing devices to Russian President Vladimir Putin during the peak of the pandemic, according to the Kremlin. The story was first reported in Bob Woodward’s book “War,” which delves into the relationships between Trump, President Joe Biden, and foreign leaders. The Kremlin confirmed that Russia also sent equipment to America at the beginning of the pandemic. However, the claim that Trump and Putin have spoken several times since Trump left office was denied by the Kremlin spokesperson. Trump also dismissed the reporting as false, accusing Woodward of bias and misinformation. The book raises questions about how Trump would handle the war in Ukraine if re-elected, as he has claimed he could solve the conflict in one day. Trump has stated that his relationships with both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are strong. However, as a private citizen, Trump would require permission from the sitting president to negotiate on behalf of the U.S. government. Critics have criticized Trump for his friendly relationships with authoritarian leaders, including Putin, whom Trump has praised as “savvy” and applauded for the invasion of Ukraine. The book also reveals that Trump’s adviser was unaware of any conversations between Trump and Putin, suggesting they would know how to contact each other if needed.
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Kremlin confirms Trump sent Covid test machines to Putin but denies Putin received phone calls from him since leaving office
