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Don't listen to him! That's his job." ... Now we need to see what Trump says about this."
Putin, unbothered, responded with a quip ... Shokhin then added We agreed to an immediate ceasefire on all energy and infrastructure, with an understanding that we will be working quickly to have a complete ceasefire and, ultimately, an END to this very horrible war between Russia and Ukraine.”
Following the call, Trump shared his thoughts on Truth Social, describing the conversation as ... He stated On the menu: light appetisers – Brussels sprouts, British fish and chips and Paris rooster. The main course is a Kiev-style cutlet. Enjoy your meal!"
In a thinly-veiled threat, he added The phone call between Presidents Putin and Trump proved a well-known idea – there is only Russia and America in the dining room."
If you're not at the table in the international system, you're going to be on the menu."
At a panel discussion during the Munich Security Conference in 2024, then U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told the attendees
