Trump, Putin discuss Iran conflict, Ukraine settlement in phone call

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Monday evening in a businesslike and constructive conversation that focused on the ongoing Iran conflict and efforts toward a settlement of the Ukraine war, the Kremlin said.

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters that Trump initiated the call and underlined his interest in a swift ceasefire and long-term settlement in Ukraine. The two leaders agreed to maintain regular communications after a long gap in direct contact.

Putin outlined considerations for the earliest political and diplomatic resolution of the Iran conflict, including consultations with Persian Gulf leaders, Iran’s president and other international figures. Trump provided his assessment of developments tied to the ongoing US and Israeli military operations in the region.

Putin also briefed Trump on recent combat developments in Ukraine, saying Russian troops were advancing successfully — a factor he said could encourage Kyiv to pursue negotiated settlement talks.

The presidents also touched on Venezuela in the context of the global oil market. Ushakov described the nearly hour long call as substantive and of practical importance for future cooperation between the two countries on international policy matters.

This was the first known phone contact between Putin and Trump since late December 2025.

Source: Xinhua/UNB