"President Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the phone Wednesday to offer assistance in fighting forest fires raging in the eastern parts of the country, according to the Kremlin.
Moscow issued a statement that said Putin thanked Trump for the offer, saying he would accept assistance if needed. Russia recently engaged its military resources in fighting the flames, which have engulfed whole swaths of Siberia.
The two leaders agreed to remain in contact through phone calls and face to face meetings, according to the Kremlin.
The White House has not responded to a request for comment about the call and has not issued a statement about the conversation."
Brett Samuels reports for The Hill July 31, 2019.
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