Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed proposals for Iran's nuclear program and resolving conflicts in the Middle East during a phone call. According to information provided by Kremlin officials, Putin proposed a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine on May 9. The proposal coincides with the anniversary of the end of World War II. Trump stated that he supported this ceasefire initiative.
The call also highlighted the negative consequences of renewed conflicts in the Middle East and supported diplomatic resolution efforts. Kremlin spokesman Yuri Ushakov stated that Russia has established a strategic partnership with Iran and will continue contacts with Iran, Gulf countries, and Israel to prevent rising tensions in the region. Putin was quoted as saying that Russian forces hold the strategic initiative in the Ukraine conflict.
This call between Putin and Trump was the first publicly announced phone conversation between the two leaders since March. Kremlin officials stated that the conversation was friendly, sincere, and business-focused.