Trump says he discussed Ukraine and Iran conflicts with Putin - Reuters
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"Trump says he discussed Ukraine and Iran conflicts with Putin."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The conversation was 'businesslike, frank and constructive'."
— Yuri Ushakov , Other
"He described the entire discussion as 'very substantial' and said it would 'likely have practical significance for further work between the two countries'."
— Yuri Ushakov , Other
"Trump believed it was in the U.S. interest to see a 'rapid end to the conflict in Ukraine with a ceasefire and a long-term settlement'."
— Yuri Ushakov , Other
"The accent was placed on the situation surrounding the conflict with Iran and the bilateral negotiations underway with the representatives of the United States on settling the Ukrainian question."
— Yuri Ushakov , Other
"Putin called for a quick political and diplomatic settlement to the US-Israeli war against Iran, which has been a key ally for Russia."
— Yuri Ushakov , Other
"Putin shared with Trump his proposals, aimed at a quick settlement to the Iran war."
— Yuri Ushakov , Other
"Naturally, the emphasis was placed on the situation around the conflict with Iran and on the ongoing trilateral talks on Ukrainian settlement, in which US representatives are taking part."
— Yury Ushakov , Other
"We, on our part, gave a positive assessment to mediation efforts undertaken by Donald Trump personally, and by his team."
— Yury Ushakov , Other
"The Russian president outlined a number of ideas aimed at resolving the conflict as quickly as possible through political and diplomatic methods."
— Yury Ushakov , Other
"There's tremendous hatred between President Putin and (Ukraine's) President Zelenskiy. They can't seem to get it together, but I think it was a positive call on that subject."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I said, 'You could be more helpful by getting the Ukraine-Russia war over with. That will be more helpful.'"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I had a very good call with President Putin."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"You could be more helpful by getting the Ukraine-Russia war over with."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The accent was placed on the situation surrounding the conflict with Iran and the bilateral negotiations underway with the representatives of the United States on settling the Ukrainian question."
— Yuri Ushakov , Other
"The war in Iran was 'very complete' and added that the US was 'very far' ahead of schedule."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We had a very good talk and he wants to be very constructive."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"It was a positive call on that subject."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"frank and businesslike"
— Yuri Ushakov , Other
"voiced a few ideas aimed at a quick political and diplomatic settlement"
— Yuri Ushakov , Other
"The focus, naturally, was on the situation surrounding the conflict with Iran and the ongoing trilateral negotiations on a Ukrainian settlement, with the participation of US representatives."
— Yury Ushakov , Other
"There's tremendous hatred between President Putin and (Ukraine's) President Zelenskiy. They can't seem to get it together, but I think it was a positive call on that subject."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I said, 'You could be more helpful by getting the Ukraine-Russia war over with. That will be more helpful.'"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I said, ‘You could be more helpful by getting the Ukraine–Russia war over with. That will be more helpful.’"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Ukrainian interceptor drones and operators were already on the ground in US bases in Jordan."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
A special envoy involved in negotiations with Iran.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
Volodymyr Zelenskiy is the President of Ukraine.
President of Ukraine who attended a summit in Yerevan.
Yuri Ushakov is a Kremlin foreign policy adviser known for his role in Russian diplomatic affairs.
Yury Ushakov is a Russian Presidential Aide.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxPLWxPZG1rMTVhZGo4d2xLdnFUT2w5d3F0VUFRaU9qQmlFTDNtaDVIV3U5d2VEZ0xMTGY1bExmYVp3WFQ5OTUyQ21XSFJ6Q3I3djBKQmE1TFZHZXVsVDcyaUcwVVlvOGo4cmQ0VzZqbnpsTGVaUG1sV3JULVI2TlhSQlJjTkhlZmtfRW8yRVRfUWktMk9Uc3NVbnJTQ1p4eGJ4eEVUb3U3a1NKdw?oc=5" target="_blank">Trump says he discussed Ukraine and Iran conflicts with Putin</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
U.S. President Donald Trump reported a 'very good' call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, focusing on the Ukraine conflict and Middle East issues, including Iran.
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed swift solutions to the Iran conflict during a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump.
The Kremlin reported that Putin and Trump held a 'frank and constructive' call discussing the Iran conflict and Ukraine negotiations.
Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov stated that the phone conversation between Putin and Trump focused on the Iran conflict and the Ukrainian peace process.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the Iran conflict and the Ukrainian peace process during a phone call.
U.S. President Donald Trump described his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin as 'very good', focusing on the Ukraine conflict and Middle East issues, including Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call to discuss the conflict in Iran and trilateral negotiations with Ukraine. Trump announced that the war in Iran is 'very complete,' stating that joint U.S.-Israeli operations have left Tehran without a navy, communications, and air force.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call to discuss the conflict in Iran and trilateral negotiations with Ukraine. The conversation was described as 'businesslike, frank, and constructive,' focusing on the situation surrounding Iran and ongoing negotiations for resolving the Russo-Ukrainian war.
President Donald Trump reported a 'very good' call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Trump emphasized the need for a resolution in Ukraine and noted Putin's willingness to assist in the Iran conflict.
During a phone call with President Trump, Russian President Putin proposed a 'quick political and diplomatic end' to the Iran conflict, with both leaders discussing the situation in Ukraine.
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov confirmed a phone call between Putin and Trump, discussing the Iran conflict and Ukraine negotiations.
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed a 'very good' call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, addressing the Ukraine conflict and Middle East issues, including Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump described his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin as 'very good,' stating that Putin 'wants to be very constructive' in addressing the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran. The leaders discussed the ongoing war in Ukraine and the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran during their first phone call since February 28.
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