Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with US President Donald Trump for 50 minutes on Saturday, focusing on the Middle East conflict between Israel and Iran. Putin condemned Israeli military operations against Iran, expressing concern about escalation risks and unpredictable consequences.
Trump said most of the discussion centered on the Middle East, but also told Putin that Russia’s war in Ukraine should end. The US leader described events as “very alarming”. However, both leaders left room for future talks on Iran’s nuclear program, with Trump stating his support for ending the conflict.
The two sides expressed satisfaction with their personal relations and discussed potential follow-up discussions on Ukraine. Putin congratulated Trump on his 79th birthday. Russia stands by proposals to ease tension and resolve issues concerning Iran’s nuclear program, with a commitment to finding mutually acceptable agreements during talks between US and Iranian representatives.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/putin-speaks-trump-condemns-israels-strikes-iran-kremlin-says-2025-06-14