Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1945, Boris Galerkin, Russian mathematician and engineer (born 1871) passed away. In 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 1968, Catherine Plewinski, French swimmer was born. In 1971, Loni Love, American comedian, actress, and talk show host was born. In 1974, Stelios Giannakopoulos, Greek footballer and manager was born. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Putin, Trump held telephone conversation
Vladimir Putin congratulated the US leader on the milestone holiday
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TASS
· Jul 6, 2026
Trump convinced both Moscow, Kiev determined to resolve conflict
The US leader described his recent phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin as a good call
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 5, 2026
Putin and Trump Hold 14th Phone Call in 18 Months, 20 Days After Their Previous Conversation
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump held their fourteenth phone call since Trump's return to the White House in January 2025, just twenty days after their previous conversation on June 14. The Saturday call covered Ukraine in the context of Trump's upcoming NATO summit attendance in Ankara, and confirmed that envoys Witkoff and Kushner would continue their mediation work.
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jul 4, 2026
Putin congratulates Trump on US 250th Independence Day anniversary, boasts of Russia's "capture" of Kostiantynivka
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov has said Russian ruler Vladimir Putin held a phone call with US President Donald Trump, during which they discussed the war in Ukraine and the upcoming NATO summit in Türkiye.
Sputnik
· Jul 5, 2026
Putin and Trump Hold Constructive Phone Call, Discuss Ukraine and Middle East – Kremlin Aide
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a new phone call, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said.
Kyiv Post
· Jul 5, 2026
Kremlin Reports 90-Minute Phone Call Between Putin and Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a 90-minute phone call with US President Donald Trump on Saturday evening, June 4, initiated in the context of the 250th anniversary of US independence. According to Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov, Putin outlined Russia’s view of the front line, while Trump reportedly confirmed his readiness to help facilitate peace.
Sweden Herald
· Jul 4, 2026
Kremlin says Putin spoke with Trump by phone about Ukraine ahead of NATO summit
Kremlin says Putin spoke with Trump by phone about Ukraine ahead of NATO summit
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Related coverage for "Putin, Trump held telephone conversation": TASS — Trump convinced both Moscow, Kiev determined to resolve conflict. The Eastern Herald — Putin and Trump Hold 14th Phone Call in 18 Months, 20 Days After Their Previous Conversation. Ukrainska Pravda — Putin congratulates Trump on US 250th Independence Day anniversary, boasts of Russia's "capture" of Kostiantynivka. Sputnik — Putin and Trump Hold Constructive Phone Call, Discuss Ukraine and Middle East – Kremlin Aide. Kyiv Post — Kremlin Reports 90-Minute Phone Call Between Putin and Trump. Sweden Herald — Kremlin says Putin spoke with Trump by phone about Ukraine ahead of NATO summit