Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump held a 50-minute phone call on Saturday, focusing primarily on the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. According to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, Putin strongly condemned Israel’s military actions against Iran and warned of a possible regional escalation with unpredictable consequences.
Trump, posting on Truth Social, confirmed that the Middle East crisis dominated the conversation. He also pressed Putin to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, stating, “This war in Israel-Iran should end, to which I explained, his war should also end.”
Ushakov noted that both leaders expressed concern about rising tensions and agreed on the importance of diplomacy. They discussed the possibility of reviving nuclear negotiations with Iran, although a planned round of talks in Oman has been canceled. Putin reiterated Russia’s commitment to previously proposed steps aimed at de-escalating the situation and finding common ground on Iran’s nuclear program.
Despite their differing positions, Ushakov said Putin and Trump were satisfied with their ability to engage in “business-like” discussions on complex international matters. Trump hinted at possible follow-up discussions regarding the Ukraine conflict in the coming week. Meanwhile, Putin reportedly conveyed that Russia is open to resuming talks with Ukraine after June 22, according to RIA news agency.
The conversation also included a personal note, as Putin congratulated Trump on his 79th birthday.
This high-level dialogue comes amid mounting geopolitical tensions, with both leaders signaling cautious openness to diplomatic paths on Iran and Ukraine. As global instability grows, their exchange marks a rare moment of direct communication on two of the world’s most volatile flashpoints.