• Trump and Putin held a 90-minute call discussing ceasefire proposals in Ukraine and Iran.
• The call marked the first direct contact between the two leaders since March.
• Putin expressed readiness for a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine for May 9 celebrations.
• Trump suggested a ceasefire and emphasized prioritizing peace in Ukraine over Iran.
• Both leaders assessed the current geopolitical landscape, including the conflicts in the Middle East.

In a recent 90-minute phone call, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the escalating conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, particularly regarding Iran. This conversation occurred on Wednesday and was the first direct contact between the two leaders since March. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov noted that the dialogue was “frank and businesslike,” covering critical topics including potential ceasefires and the situation in the Persian Gulf, according to Indiatimes and South China Morning Post.

During the call, President Trump suggested a “little bit of a ceasefire” in the ongoing Ukraine war, which was received positively by Putin, who is reportedly ready to declare a ceasefire for the upcoming Victory Day celebrations on May 9. With this date commemorating the Soviet victory in World War II, both presidents aim to highlight the potential for peace during this significant occasion. Ushakov stated, “Both Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump expressed similar assessments of the behavior of the Kyiv regime,” which they view as prolonging the conflict, according to CBS News and South China Morning Post.

Moreover, Trump remarked on the complexities surrounding both conflicts, admitting uncertainty about whether the Ukraine war or the situation in Iran would resolve first. He indicated that he preferred Putin’s engagement efforts to focus on Ukraine, highlighting it as more critical than mediation on matters regarding Iran’s uranium enrichment. Trump expressed optimism that a resolution for Ukraine might be achieved "relatively quickly,” despite the ongoing challenges, according to Indiatimes and CBS News.