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Trump Backs Putin's Proposal for U.S.-Russia Hockey Matches

The Kremlin announced Trump's support for the matches, but the White House did not address the topic, and the NHL distanced itself from the discussions.

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Overview

  • The Kremlin stated that Donald Trump supported Vladimir Putin's idea to organize hockey games between U.S. and Russian professional players during a phone call on March 18, 2025.
  • The proposed games would involve players from the NHL and Russia's KHL, despite Russia's exclusion from international hockey due to its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
  • The White House's summary of the call between Trump and Putin did not mention the hockey proposal, and no further comment was provided.
  • The NHL confirmed it was not involved in the discussions and declined to comment on the matter at this stage.
  • The IIHF is set to decide by May 2025 whether Russia and Belarus can return to international hockey competitions for the 2025-26 season.