Trump and Putin Discuss Iran's Nuclear Program and Ukraine Ceasefire in Recent Call
Trump and Putin hold phone call, discuss Iran’s nuclear program, ceasefire
The Indian Express
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US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a lengthy phone call discussing Iran's nuclear program and a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump expressed optimism about a ceasefire and emphasized the importance of resolving the Ukraine conflict over Iran's uranium issues.
- 01Trump and Putin's call lasted over an hour and a half.
- 02They discussed a potential ceasefire in Ukraine and Iran's nuclear program.
- 03Putin expressed willingness to assist in resolving the Iran conflict.
- 04Trump prioritized ending the Ukraine war over Iran's uranium shipping.
- 05The US will maintain its naval blockade on Iran until nuclear negotiations progress.
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In a phone call lasting over 90 minutes, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed critical issues including a potential ceasefire in Ukraine and Iran's nuclear program. Trump indicated that he suggested a ceasefire to Putin, expressing hope that it could be achieved. Putin's foreign policy aide, Yuri Ushakov, described their conversation as 'friendly, frank, and businesslike,' highlighting Moscow's willingness to assist in resolving the conflict surrounding Iran's nuclear capabilities. Trump confirmed that Putin is interested in helping but reiterated his priority of resolving the Ukraine situation. He mentioned that he would prefer Putin's involvement in ending the war rather than focusing solely on Iran's uranium enrichment. Trump also stated that he would continue the naval blockade against Iran until the country addresses its nuclear program, asserting that the blockade is more effective than military action.
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