US-Russia Putin-Trump Phone Call: In an important development in international politics, there was a phone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump for more than one and a half hour (90 minutes). On Wednesday, Kremlin diplomatic adviser Yuri Ushakov shared details of this high-profile call. He said the talks were not only long but also “friendly and professional”, with serious discussions being held to resolve global conflicts.
Discussion on the ongoing war in the Middle East
A large part of the conversation focused on the situation in the Middle East (West Asia). According to Ushakov, the two leaders paid special attention to the issue of the Persian Gulf and Iran. Vladimir Putin praised Trump’s decision to extend the ceasefire with Iran and called it the right step. Putin believes that this step will provide an opportunity for diplomatic talks and bring stability in the region. Additionally, the two leaders also discussed Iran’s nuclear program, where Putin presented some new proposals.
Proposal for ceasefire with Ukraine on ‘Victory Day’
Putin gave a big suggestion regarding the Ukraine war and proposed to implement a ceasefire during the ‘Victory Day’ celebrations to be held in May. According to sources, Donald Trump has responded positively to this suggestion. Trump believes that an agreement to resolve the Ukraine conflict now appears possible and he is very close to it. However, during the talks Putin also accused Ukraine of using “terrorist methods”.
Putin condemned the assassination attempt on Donald Trump
Apart from wars and conflicts, the two top leaders also discussed future prospects. According to the Kremlin, joint economic and energy projects were discussed between Russia and the US, which could indicate an improvement in future relations between the two countries. On a personal level, Vladimir Putin strongly condemned the assassination attempt on Donald Trump during the conversation and expressed his condolences.
Will the tension between the two countries reduce?
This conversation between Putin and Trump took place at a time when Ukraine and the Middle East, two of the world’s biggest conflict zones, are going through a period of instability. This friendly dialogue between the two leaders has raised hopes that tensions between Washington and Moscow will reduce in the future.