WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump held a phone call Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin in which the two leaders discussed the ongoing war involving Iran and possible paths toward ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, according to statements from the Kremlin and comments from Trump later in the day.
Russian officials said the conversation lasted roughly an hour and was described as “frank” and “businesslike.” Putin’s foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov told reporters the Russian leader presented several proposals related to ending the war involving Iran, though details were not immediately released publicly. Russia has long maintained close ties with Iran, raising concerns among U.S. officials that Moscow could provide intelligence or other assistance to Tehran.
Trump downplayed the possibility that Russia is actively aiding Iran, but White House envoy Steve Witkoff said over the weekend that U.S. officials had communicated to Russian counterparts that sharing intelligence with Iran would be unacceptable.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi separately said on state television that France, China, and Russia had reached out to discuss conditions for a potential ceasefire.
Speaking to reporters later Monday, Trump said he had “a very good call with Putin,” adding that the Russian leader “wants to be helpful” regarding Iran but that ending the war in Ukraine would be an even more constructive step.
The two leaders also discussed rising global oil prices. Last week the United States temporarily allowed India to purchase Russian oil in an effort to ease supply shortages in global markets.
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