Putin warned Trump that a US ground operation in Iran would be dangerous and have extremely harmful consequences, according to Yuri Ushakov, Putin's foreign policy adviser. Putin welcomed Trump's decision to extend a ceasefire in the region, Ushakov said. Trump presented his assessment of the current situation in the context of the ongoing US-Israeli operation, Ushakov added.
Putin offered to take Iran's buried uranium to Russia, but Trump preferred Putin to be involved with ending the war in Ukraine, Trump said. Western intelligence agencies have reported that Russia provided support to Iran, including intelligence and drones to strike US targets. Trump said the conversation was 'very good' and that he has known Putin a long time.
The conversation was sincere and professional.
Ushakov described the conversation as 'sincere and professional' and said the two leaders had a 'specific and useful' exchange of views. Trump said he believes a deal to end the war in Ukraine is close. Putin expressed readiness to announce a temporary ceasefire proposed by Trump to coincide with Victory Day celebrations, according to Ushakov.
Putin told Trump that Russian forces retain the initiative and are pushing back Ukrainian positions, Ushakov said. However, military analysts indicate neither side appears close to a breakthrough in Ukraine. Russia's advances in Ukraine have slowed in recent months, with both armies showing signs of exhaustion.
The two leaders had a specific and useful exchange of views.
Trump made the baseless claim that Ukraine is 'militarily defeated', according to The Independent. Ukraine has urged Israel to seize the vessel Panormitis, alleging it carries grain stolen from Russian-occupied territories. The European Union is exploring offering Ukraine interim benefits, such as increased market access and participation in EU programmes.
Ukraine is producing a surplus of certain weapons and has proposed defence cooperation with the US. The EU considers imposing stricter conditions on its €90bn loan to Kyiv. Ushakov said Putin formulated proposals for a quick political and diplomatic resolution after talks with Gulf leaders and the Iranian president.