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Putin Says He and Trump Have 'Quite Good Relations', Thanks Trump for Ukraine Efforts

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Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that he has maintained a 'quite good relationship' with US President Donald Trump over the years, thanking Trump for his efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict and expressing belief in Trump's sincerity. The remarks were made at the Valdai International Discussion Club annual meeting, as reported by TASS and aggregated by Chinese state-affiliated outlet Huanqiu via Sina News.

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