Trump announces US ‘in contact’ with Russia

2025-02-02 06:12:47

(MENAFN) President Donald trump announced that the US government has been in touch with Moscow following the tragic crash of a civilian airliner and military helicopter at Washington National Airport, which killed all 64 people aboard. Among the victims were Russian nationals, including athletes and coaches returning from the US Figure Skating Championships. Trump expressed his condolences and confirmed that the US would facilitate the transfer of the Russian victims' remains.

The Kremlin clarified that the communication mentioned by Trump was not a direct exchange between him and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian embassy in Washington offered condolences and expressed gratitude for the US's support in handling the remains of the deceased. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, with the Trump administration pledging a swift and thorough inquiry into potential errors by the helicopter crew or air traffic control.

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