A 1.5-hour telephone conversation took place between Putin and Trump.
During the conversation, the issue of a temporary ceasefire with Ukraine on the eve of May 9 and the situation in the Persian Gulf were discussed.
An unannounced telephone conversation took place between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. The Agency reports this.
It is reported that during the conversation, the issue of a ceasefire in Ukraine on the occasion of May 9 was discussed.
According to sources in the Kremlin and the White House, the initiative for the conversation came from the Russian side. Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov said the main focus was on the situation around Iran and the Persian Gulf. Trump stated that the conversation primarily raised the issue of Ukraine.
The US President assessed the conversation as "very good" and said he proposed a short-term ceasefire to the Russian leader. According to the Kremlin's version, Putin announced that he was ready to declare a temporary truce with Ukraine on the occasion of May 9 — Victory Day, and Trump supported this initiative.
According to the publication, after the conversation, Trump stated at a press conference that Ukraine had "suffered a military defeat." He said the country's military infrastructure had been seriously damaged. However, later opinions were expressed that these figures actually pertained to Iran.
According to the Kremlin, Putin also provided information during the conversation about the actions of the Russian army in Ukraine.
"RIA Novosti" also announced other details of the conversation
It is noted that during the conversation, Putin strongly condemned the assassination attempt against Trump and expressed support for him. He also assessed the US leader's decision to extend the ceasefire regime towards Iran as correct.
The parties also discussed disagreements surrounding Iran's nuclear program. Putin proposed a number of solution options on this issue. Moscow stated that it considers the possibility of a US ground military operation against Iran as dangerous.
The Kremlin stated that Russia will continue active dialogues with Iran, the Gulf states, Israel, and the US.
During the conversation, Putin congratulated Melania Trump on her birthday, recognizing her activities aimed at reuniting Russian and Ukrainian families with their children.
Furthermore, the leaders discussed the prospects of mutually beneficial projects in the economy and energy sectors.
