“Yesterday (January 12 - RT ), President Donald Trump spoke with German Chancellor Angela Merkel,” the White House quoted TASS as saying.

It is noted that the parties "discussed current security issues in the Middle East and Libya, as well as issues of bilateral relations."

Earlier, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Merkel discussed the situation in Libya and the importance of continuing dialogue with partners to reduce tensions in the country and support processes under the auspices of the UN.