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Trump speaks with Putin on Ukraine, Iran

Trump speaks with Putin on Ukraine, Iran

Summary

President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about a possible short ceasefire in the war in Ukraine. Putin may announce this ceasefire around May 9, a Russian holiday, and the two leaders also discussed conflicts involving Iran.

Key Facts

  • President Trump and President Putin had a phone call lasting over 90 minutes.
  • They talked about a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, possibly starting on May 9, Victory Day in Russia.
  • President Trump suggested the ceasefire and believes Putin might agree to it.
  • The full-scale Russia-Ukraine war has been ongoing for more than four years.
  • Trump mentioned uncertainty about whether the war in Ukraine or the conflict with Iran will end first.
  • Putin reportedly offered to assist with Iran’s uranium enrichment issue during the call.
  • Trump preferred that Putin focus on ending the war in Ukraine instead of Iran’s nuclear matters.
  • Trump expressed hope that a solution to the Ukraine war would come soon, though no clear plan was shared.
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