According to Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov, the two leaders addressed the ongoing tensions involving the US and Iran, as well as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump, as reported to the press by Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov. He noted that the American leader requested the call to review recent international developments.
The aide stated that the discussion centered on the situation in Iran and trilateral negotiations involving Moscow, Washington, and Kiev intended to resolve the Ukraine crisis. Ushakov described the exchange as “business-like, open and constructive,” noting that both heads of state indicated a willingness to maintain ongoing communication.
The call between Putin and Trump lasted approximately one hour, he added.
Ushakov reported that President Trump reiterated Washington’s desire to see an end to hostilities between Moscow and Kiev and the achievement of a lasting resolution to the Ukraine conflict. In response, Putin expressed his gratitude for the mediation efforts provided by the Trump administration.
Furthermore, Putin shared his perspective on the conflict in Iran, detailing his recent discussions with Gulf nation leaders and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Ushakov mentioned that Trump shared his own views on the matter, characterizing the conversation as highly “substantive.”
The previous phone call between the two presidents took place in December, which the White House characterized as “positive” at the time.
Earlier on Monday, Putin cautioned that the persistent conflict in the Middle East threatens to significantly disrupt global energy supplies, particularly due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime corridor.
He informed a government meeting that the conflict could result in a suspension of oil production in the Gulf and a “new… price reality.” The president emphasized that Moscow remains a “reliable energy supplier” and will continue to provide oil and gas to nations it considers dependable partners.
Moscow has characterized the US and Israeli bombing campaign against Iran as a “premeditated and unprovoked act of aggression.” While Putin did not offer a public assessment of the operation in its entirety, he condemned the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a “cynical violation” of international law and moral standards.