Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Trump spoke by telephone on Wednesday in a call that extended beyond 90 minutes, the Kremlin said, with aide Yuri Ushakov describing the tone as friendly and businesslike.
Ushakov reported that during the conversation, Putin condemned an attempted assassination on Trump. The aide said the two presidents spent part of the call on Iran, with Putin offering ideas concerning Iran's nuclear program and expressing support for Trump's decision to extend the Iran ceasefire.
On the subject of Ukraine, Ushakov said President Trump indicated he believes a deal to settle the conflict is close. Putin proposed a ceasefire tied to May Victory Day celebrations, and the Kremlin aide said Trump responded positively to that suggestion. Ushakov also quoted Putin as saying that Ukraine had resorted to "terrorist methods."
Beyond security topics, the call included discussion of possible economic and energy projects, Ushakov added, though the aide did not provide further detail on what those initiatives might entail or on any timetable for follow-up.
The Kremlin aide's account provides the available public details on the exchange. Ushakov's summary frames the conversation as covering three principal areas: Iran, Ukraine and prospective economic and energy cooperation. Specific outcomes, agreements or next steps were not listed in the aide's remarks as relayed publicly.
The duration of the call and the breadth of issues raised were highlighted by the Kremlin aide, who emphasized the cordial and businesslike tone. No additional comments from either administration were included in the aide's recap.
Context and next steps
Ushakov's remarks are the source of the public summary of the exchange between the two presidents. The aide's account does not specify concrete measures, timelines or written agreements resulting from the call. Further clarification from either side would be necessary to confirm whether proposals discussed will move into formal negotiations or implementation.