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Trump, Putin discuss Syria in phone call

Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have had a one-hour phone call.

US President Donald Trump has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin and the two leaders stressed the importance of the UN-led peace process in resolving the Syrian civil war, the White House says.

In the more than hour-long phone call, Trump and Putin also agreed to explore ways to cooperate in the fight against militant groups such as Islamic State, the statement said.

In addition, the two leaders discussed how to achieve peace in Ukraine and the need to keep pressure on North Korea to end its nuclear program.


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