Yes, what you referred to actually happened in April 2020. According to Bob Woodward’s book “Rage,” former President Donald Trump had arranged for a delivery of 45 ventilators and COVID-19 test kits to Russia. Administered by the Department of State, this was part of aid worth $5.6 million.
Initially, Trump dismissed Woodward’s claim but The Kremlin later confirms this. Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesperson, said that Russia had indeed received a shipment of medical equipment from the United States and appreciated the help.
It is important to note that this action drew criticism from some quarters since at that time, the United States was also grappling with exponential rise in COVID-19 cases.
Kremlin confirms Trump sent Russia Covid-19 tests, after former president denied Bob Woodward claim
Yes, what you referred to actually happened in April 2020. According to Bob Woodward’s book “Rage,” former President Donald Trump had arranged for a delivery of 45 ventilators and COVID-19 test kits to Russia. Administered by the Department of State, this was part of aid worth $5.6 million.
Initially, Trump dismissed Woodward’s claim but The Kremlin later confirms this. Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesperson, said that Russia had indeed received a shipment of medical equipment from the United States and appreciated the help.
It is important to note that this action drew criticism from some quarters since at that time, the United States was also grappling with exponential rise in COVID-19 cases.
