U.S. President Donald Trump tells Russian President Vladimir Putin during a phone call that ending the conflict in Ukraine is “vital” and that he is prepared to help, according to Kremlin foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov, as reported by Russian news agencies. Ushakov said the call lasted about an hour and was described as “friendly and frank.”
Ushakov also reports that Trump informed Putin the United States is nearing a peace agreement with Iran. Russian coverage links this to ongoing fighting involving Israel and Iran, and says Trump conveyed that a deal on hostilities with Iran is close to completion. Separately, Ushakov says Putin offered Trump congratulations on his 80th birthday in an “informal” way.
The reports present the call as an initiative in which Trump offers support related to Ukraine, while also discussing the status of U.S. efforts toward an Iran-related agreement. No details are provided in the accounts on specific terms or timelines for any Ukraine or Iran arrangements.
