Putin Thanks Trump for Sharing Information That Helped Prevent Terrorist Acts in Russia

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin called US President Donald Trump on Sunday to express his gratitude for sharing information via special services that helped to avert terrorist attacks in Russia, the Kremlin said in a statement.

Russia’s special services have detained two Russians planning to carry out terrorist attacks in crowded places in Saint Petersburg during the upcoming New Year celebrations. Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has confirmed that the two were detained after intelligence information about them was received from the US. 

The organisation added that the evidence confirming the preparation for terrorist attacks had been seized.

Putin and Trump held a telephone conversation on Sunday during which the two leaders discussed regional and international problems as well as the fight against terrorism, the Kremlin press service said.

According to the Kremlin, the conversation took place at the initiative of Russia.

Sourse: sputniknews.com

Putin Thanks Trump for Sharing Information That Helped Prevent Terrorist Acts in Russia

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