Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call lasting more than 90 minutes on Wednesday, with the Kremlin describing the exchange as both friendly and businesslike, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov.
Ushakov said Putin condemned the attempted assassination of Trump during the call, adding that the Russian president expressed support for Trump’s decision to extend the ceasefire with Iran. He said the two leaders discussed Iran’s nuclear program and that Putin put forward ideas during the conversation.
The Kremlin aide also said Putin told Trump that extending the Iran ceasefire would help stabilize the situation and create space for negotiations. The comments underscore Moscow’s effort to position itself as a participant in discussions over the regional crisis while also signaling backing for continued de-escalation.
The call was part of broader discussions between the two leaders that also touched on the Ukraine conflict and possible economic and energy cooperation, according to the Kremlin readout. Ushakov described the exchange as constructive, saying the two sides covered several major international issues.
Trump’s reported conversation with Putin comes at a sensitive moment, as tensions remain high around Iran, the Strait of Hormuz and wider West Asian security concerns. The Kremlin’s account suggests both leaders see Iran as a central issue in the current geopolitical landscape.
For now, the key message from Moscow is that Putin supports the extension of the Iran ceasefire and has put forward ideas related to Iran’s nuclear program during direct talks with Trump.