Putin and Trump Hold 90-Minute Call on Iran Ceasefire, Ukraine, Victory Day Peace Plan
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump spoke for more than 90 minutes on Wednesday, discussing the Iran war, Ukraine conflict, and Putin's proposal for a ceasefire during Victory Day celebrations on May 9. Putin endorsed Trump's decision to extend the Iran ceasefire indefinitely.
Key Topics Discussed
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with US counterpart Donald Trump, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Wednesday, adding the two leaders discussed the Middle East war and Ukraine. The call lasted more than 90 minutes and was "frank and businesslike," Ushakov told reporters.
Iran Ceasefire Support
"Vladimir Putin considers Donald Trump's decision to extend the ceasefire with Iran to be the right one, as this should give negotiations a chance and, overall, help to stabilize the situation," Ushakov said. Putin also "highlighted the inevitable and extremely damaging consequences not only for Iran and its neighbors, but also for the entire international community, should the U.S. and Israel resort to military action once again." Putin said he was ready "to declare a ceasefire for the duration of Victory Day celebrations. Trump actively supported this initiative, noting that the holiday marks our shared victory," Ushakov said.
Ukraine War Discussion
Putin and Trump also discussed the war in Ukraine, with Putin raising the possibility of a ceasefire to coincide with Victory Day on May 9, when Russia celebrates the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.