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Trump discusses Ukraine war and Iran negotiations with Putin on US Independence Day
US President Donald Trump held a one-hour 25-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 4. According to the Kremlin spokesperson, the call addressed ending the conflict in Ukraine, the Iran nuclear deal, and US-Russia relations.
US President Donald Trump held a lengthy phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on July 4, the 250th US Independence Day. According to Kremlin spokesperson Yuri Ushakov, the call, which lasted about one hour and 25 minutes, began with Putin congratulating Trump and the American people.
Ushakov stated that the war situation in Ukraine was the first topic on the table. He said that Trump, in the context of his upcoming participation in the NATO summit in Turkey, reiterated his readiness to take on a mediation role for an immediate end to the conflict and a peaceful solution. Ushakov added that Trump's special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would continue mediation efforts and were ready to visit Moscow at an appropriate time.
Russia's war claims and accusations against Kyiv
Ushakov, stating that the Russian side reiterated its preference for a political-diplomatic solution, claimed that the Kyiv administration and its European supporters had chosen to prolong and escalate the conflict. "Europe's 'war party' misperceives the general situation and the realities on the front line," he said.
Ushakov conveyed Putin's words that the Russian army was advancing decisively and liberating settlements one after another, and claimed that a key Ukrainian position like Konstantinovka in the Donetsk People's Republic had been taken under control. "No matter how much the Kyiv regime clings to its remaining fortifications, our army will certainly capture them," he said.
Iran negotiations and bilateral relations
The Iran nuclear negotiations were also discussed during the call. Ushakov noted that Putin hoped the process based on the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran would find long-term solutions to key issues. He reiterated that Russia was ready to provide practical support for de-escalation efforts in the region. Trump, for his part, thanked Russia for its balanced stance, Ushakov said.
On the topic of bilateral relations, the leaders emphasized the importance of maintaining contacts on military-political and economic issues. Ushakov said, "We see enormous prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation between our countries. Trump stressed that for this to happen, the Ukraine conflict must be ended as soon as possible."
The call also highlighted the symbolic importance of the upcoming launch of a joint Russian-American crew from the Baikonur Cosmodrome to the International Space Station. Ushakov said this was a concrete example of the two countries' desire to work together. It was also noted that Trump expressed admiration for the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg.
New call and Moscow invitation
Ushakov stated that the leaders agreed to stay in touch and hold another phone call soon. "Putin reminded Trump that there is a standing invitation for him to visit Russia," he said.
The Kremlin spokesperson added that the previous phone call on June 14 was initiated by Russia on the occasion of Trump's 80th birthday, while this time the proposal for a call on US Independence Day came from the American side, and that this "meant a lot."
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