Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a ceasefire in Ukraine to coincide with May’s Victory Day celebrations, and U.S. President Donald Trump received the idea positively, according to comments from a Kremlin aide. The call between the two leaders lasted more than 90 minutes and was described as both friendly and businesslike.
The aide said Putin also accused Ukraine of using “terrorist methods” during the discussion, reflecting Moscow’s hardening rhetoric as the war continues. At the same time, the aide said Trump believes a deal to resolve the Ukraine conflict is within reach.
The proposed truce would align with Russia’s Victory Day commemorations, which mark the end of World War II in Europe. Moscow previously announced a temporary ceasefire window for the holiday period, portraying it as a humanitarian and symbolic pause in the fighting.
According to the account given after the call, the two leaders also discussed Iran. Putin reportedly voiced support for Trump’s decision to extend the Iran ceasefire and put forward ideas on Iran’s nuclear program. The Kremlin aide said the leaders also explored the possibility of joint economic and energy projects, signaling that the conversation went beyond the immediate wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
The exchange comes at a sensitive moment in both conflicts. Russia has been facing renewed international scrutiny over the war in Ukraine, while the Iran issue remains central to regional stability and energy markets. Trump’s reported openness to the ceasefire suggestion suggests Washington may still see room for a negotiated path, even as public pressure remains high.
For now, the key takeaways from the conversation are clear: Putin is floating a Victory Day truce in Ukraine, Trump is said to view a deal as possible, and both sides are also focused on Iran and future economic cooperation.