Putin's Silence on Calls with Trump Sparks Curiosity

Russian President Vladimir Putin has avoided answering questions about alleged phone calls with former U. S. President Donald Trump. When asked by journalist Pavel Zarubin during a Russian state TV interview, Putin didn't confirm or deny the claims, instead shifting the focus to the Mueller probe, which found no criminal conspiracy between Trump and Russia. Putin also dodged questions about Trump's threats, saying he didn't recall such conversations. This isn't the first time Putin's avoided questions about Trump; he's been doing so since 2021. Trump, on the other hand, insists that if he did speak with Putin, it would be a smart move. The lack of clear answers from Putin has sparked interest in Russia's communications with former U. S. officials, given past controversies. Political analysts believe Putin's reticence could be a tactic to avoid controversy or maintain ambiguity in U. S. -Russia relations.