Donald Trump backs Vladimir Putin's idea of hosting hockey games between the USA and banned Russia

We have just become aware of the conversation between President Trump and President Putin,

an NHL spokesperson said in a statement to Reuters

Donald Trump supported Vladimir Putin's idea to organize hockey matches in the USA and Russia between Russian and American players playing in the NHL and KHL,

the Kremlin said

It is not yet safe to reintegrate the Russian and Belarusian national and club teams,

the IIHF stated, citing security risks that could jeopardize player and fan safety

Both leaders agreed this conflict needs to end with a lasting peace,

the White House said in a statement