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Trump-Putin call touches on Iran deal, Ukraine war, and upcoming US envoy visit to Russia

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump, discussing the wars in Ukraine and Iran, and an upcoming visit by U.S. envoys to Russia.
  • Trump indicated that a deal with Iran is close, and U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who are involved in Iranian affairs, will soon visit Russia.
  • Putin and Trump also discussed the importance of ending the war in Ukraine, with Trump expressing readiness to contribute.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, reportedly discussing the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, as well as an impending visit by American envoys to Russia.

According to a Kremlin statement, the leaders focused on the developing memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran. Trump reportedly stated that an agreement is nearing completion. Yuri Ushakov, an advisor to the Russian presidency, announced that U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who are closely involved with Iranian matters, are scheduled to return to Russia soon.

The discussion focused mainly on the situation regarding the memorandum of understanding being drafted between the USA and Iran. Donald Trump stated that a deal is close.

— Yuri UshakovAdvisor to the Russian presidency, detailing the topics discussed between Putin and Trump.

Ushakov also noted that Trump emphasized to Putin the critical importance of ending the war in Ukraine and expressed his willingness to assist in this effort. Earlier, Trump had also spoken by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The conversation occurred on the occasion of Trump's 80th birthday. The discussions between the two leaders touched upon significant geopolitical issues, including the ongoing conflicts and potential diplomatic breakthroughs.

It was agreed that the special envoys of the U.S. President, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who are closely involved with Iranian affairs, will soon return to Russia.

— Yuri UshakovAdvisor to the Russian presidency, confirming the planned visit of U.S. envoys.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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