WEB DESK
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with President Donald Trump yesterday to thank him for providing information that helped Russia foil terrorist attacks over the New Year’s holiday.
Quoting Federal Security Service, Russian news agency Tass reported that Putin thanked Trump for information transmitted through the special services that helped prevent the completion of terrorist acts in Russia.
Based on the U.S. information, the Russian security forces detained two Russians suspected of preparing to carry out terrorist acts in St. Petersburg during the upcoming holiday.
The security service said it seized material from the suspects that confirm they were preparing terrorist acts.
There was no immediate comment from the White House.