Trump thanks China's Xi, Russia's Putin for being 'neutral' in Iran war
Trump said Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin stayed neutral on Iran and did not hinder efforts to curb Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
- At the Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Wednesday, President Donald Trump thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Jinping for "staying neutral" during the war with Iran.
- Trump claimed Jinping was helpful resolving the conflict and avoided sending "big weaponry," stating, "They could have sent in an oil ship with six destroyers alongside of it, on each side. He tried to help, and I think he probably helped get it solved."
- These comments contrasted sharply with Trump's criticism of U.S. allies from Japan to Europe, whom he chided for failing to assist with military operations or efforts to clear the Iran-blocked maritime trade route.
- Regarding Ukraine, Trump noted he had a "very good conversation" with President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Putin on June 14, emphasizing he did not criticize the Ukrainian leader during his remarks.
- Before returning to Washington, Trump is scheduled to dine with French President Emmanuel Macron at Versailles Palace; President Zelensky travels to Belgium on June 18 to join a summit of European leaders.
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When the conversation turned to the conflict with Iran, two presidents suddenly had to be mentioned.
On the margins of the G7 summit, Donald Trump praises China and Russia for their "neutral" attitude in the war with Iran and thus provides for international discussions.
Trump thanks China's Xi, Russia's Putin for being 'neutral' in Iran war
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