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Jimmy Fallon Lands Big Joke On Small Talk Between Trump And Putin In Phone Call
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Jimmy Fallon mused on what went down when a couple of power-hungry pals reconnected Wednesday. “The Tonight Show” host noted that President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a phone chat that included at least one remarkable nicety. “There was a cute moment during the call when they both said, ’How’s your unwinnable war going? Jinx!” Fallon waited a moment for the zinger to sink in. Fast-forward to 1:23 for that segment: The two leaders actually did discuss their wars, which they both started to widespread condemnation. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is now 4 years old and running, while the U.S. conflict in Iran is about 2 months old. Russia is facing difficulty in Ukraine’s Donbas region and drone attacks at home, Politico reported Wednesday. Meanwhile, a resolution to the United States’ conflict with Iran appears to have hit an impasse amid a ceasefire, according to Reuters. Iran is still blocking the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping channel, while the U.S. maintains a naval blockade of Iran’s oil exports. The developments are keeping costs high and Trump’s popularity low. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.