Trump-Putin Call: Ukraine, Iran – NPR
- President Trump said Wednesday that he had a 75-minute conversation with Russian president Vladimir Putin, focusing on Ukraine's recent attacks on Russian aircraft and the status of nuclear...
- Trump has recently criticised Putin as of Russia's recent drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities.
- According to Trump, the conversation, while positive, is unlikely to yield immediate peace.
President Trump and Vladimir Putin engaged in a 75-minute discussion,with Ukraine and the Iran nuclear deal taking center stage. During their conversation, Trump addressed the recent Ukrainian strikes on Russian aircraft and the stalled progress of peace talks. Trump also highlighted the urgency of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Putin reportedly offered to support a nuclear agreement. This exchange underscores the complex geopolitical landscape, and News Directory 3 is on the front lines bringing you expert reporting. Discussions of these matters highlight the current tensions. What steps will be taken to navigate these critical issues? Discover what’s next as we continue to report on these crucial developments.
Trump, Putin Discuss Ukraine Strikes and Iran Nuclear Deal
Updated June 04, 2025
President Trump said Wednesday that he had a 75-minute conversation with Russian president Vladimir Putin, focusing on Ukraine’s recent attacks on Russian aircraft and the status of nuclear talks with Iran. The discussion follows recent talks in Istanbul that showed little progress toward resolving the conflict in Ukraine,where Trump has been trying to broker a peace deal.
Trump has recently criticised Putin as of Russia’s recent drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities.
According to Trump, the conversation, while positive, is unlikely to yield immediate peace. He noted that Putin expressed his intent to respond to Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russian air bases.
The discussion also touched on Trump’s efforts to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran. Trump said he stressed the urgency of preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, a sentiment Putin seemed to share.
“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,” Trump said.
What’s next
It remains to be seen whether Putin’s offer to participate in discussions with Iran will lead to any breakthroughs in the ongoing negotiations regarding a nuclear deal. Further talks regarding the Ukraine conflict are expected but unscheduled.