Putin and Trump hold phone call

March 10, 2026

TL;DR

Putin and Trump held a phone call initiated by the US president to discuss international developments.
Key topics included the conflicts in Iran and Ukraine.
Both leaders expressed readiness for continued contacts and constructive dialogue.
Putin shared his views on the Iran conflict, including conversations with Gulf nation leaders and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Trump also shared his opinion on the situation in Iran.
The call lasted for about an hour and was described as 'business-like, open and constructive'.
Trump reaffirmed US interest in ending hostilities in Ukraine.
Putin thanked Trump for US mediation efforts in the Ukraine conflict.
Putin had previously warned about the risk of global oil and gas flow disruption due to the Middle East conflict.
Moscow has condemned the US and Israeli bombing campaign against Iran.

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