Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine Drone Strikes and Iran During 75-Minute Call

Donald Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin for 75 minutes, discussing Ukraine drone strikes and Iran nuclear talks. Trump described the call as good but noted it would not lead to immediate peace. Putin indicated intentions to retaliate against Ukraine and suggested possible assistance in Iran discussions.

In a recent social media post, former President Donald Trump revealed he had a 75-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which they discussed Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russian air bases and ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran. Trump characterized the conversation as positive but cautioned that it would not lead to immediate peace: “It was a good conversation, but not a conversation that will lead to immediate peace.”

During the call, Trump noted that Putin made a strong statement about his intention to retaliate against Ukraine for the recent attacks. “President Putin did say, and very strongly, that he will have to respond to the recent attack on the airfields,” Trump stated. It’s interesting to note that despite Trump’s previous criticisms of Putin over the war, he refrained from such comments after their discussion.

This call happened shortly after a round of peace talks in Istanbul yielded disappointing results, maintaining the status quo in the ongoing conflict, which has dragged on for three years. Trump is reportedly still seeking a path toward peace in the region, indicating his aspirations for a solution.

Additionally, Trump mentioned he updated Putin on the precarious negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear program. He stressed to Putin that time is running out to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities, asserting that this is of mutual concern. In a hopeful turn, Trump expressed that Putin might assist in this regard: “President Putin suggested that he will participate in the discussions with Iran and that he could, perhaps, be helpful in getting this brought to a rapid conclusion.”

The conversation between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin highlighted significant tensions surrounding the Ukraine conflict and nuclear discussions with Iran. Trump’s remarks reveal a complex relationship in which he oscillates between criticism and potential cooperation. Overall, while there appears to be a willingness to discuss nuclear matters, the threat of escalating military action in Ukraine looms large over any hopes for peace.

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