Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump discussed the US-Israel war on Iran and the Ukraine conflict during what the Kremlin described as a “frank and constructive” telephone conversation.
The call, which lasted about one hour on Monday, marked the first direct contact between the two leaders since December. According to the Kremlin, Washington requested the discussion amid growing international tensions.
Putin’s diplomatic adviser Yuri Ushakov said the leaders focused heavily on the escalating conflict involving Iran as well as ongoing diplomatic efforts related to the war in Ukraine.
“The accent was placed on the situation surrounding the conflict with Iran and the bilateral negotiations underway with the representatives of the United States on settling the Ukrainian question,” Ushakov told Russian news agencies.
During the conversation, Putin urged a rapid political and diplomatic resolution to the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, which remains an important strategic partner for Moscow.
Ukraine war and diplomacy also discussed
Putin also briefed Trump on developments along the front line in Ukraine. Ushakov said the Russian president described the current battlefield situation as one in which Russian forces are advancing with significant success.
At the same time, the Kremlin said Putin acknowledged Trump’s mediation efforts aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict. Over recent months, Russian, American and Ukrainian officials have held several rounds of talks seeking a ceasefire.
However, those negotiations have not yet produced a breakthrough agreement.
Ushakov added that US officials had requested the call to address several pressing global issues, reflecting growing diplomatic engagement between the two countries despite ongoing tensions.
“The conversation was serious and constructive,” he said.
The two leaders last met in person during a summit held in Alaska in August last year, which focused on security issues and bilateral relations.
