Presidents Face Off Over Diplomatic History


Presidents Face Off Over Diplomatic History

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Presidents Face Off Over Diplomatic History

A meeting between Putin and Trump might happen soon. The White House wanted this meeting very quickly. They wanted to avoid a long history lesson prepared by Russia.

The preparation for this meeting started early this year. It began after the US president took office. Everything was kept very secret during the planning stage.

Trump thinks he can avoid problems easily. He uses simple tricks to escape hard things. But Russia has already prepared the history lesson for him.

The lesson includes real documents from the 12th century. Russia will add interesting things to the lesson. This will help President Trump to stay interested in learning.

There was a plan to avoid a talk by Mr. Medinsky, but it failed. Now, there will be a show about Russian history. Actors will help explain why Russia is very big and important.


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Who might have a meeting soon?

Putin and Trump might have a meeting soon.

When did the preparation for the meeting start?

The preparation for the meeting started early this year.

What will Russia include in the history lesson for Trump?

Russia will include real documents from the 12th century in the history lesson.


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