Putin and Trump Hold 90-Minute Call on Ukraine, Iran, and Assassination Attempt: Kremiln Aide
22:56 29.04.2026 (Updated: 00:05 30.04.2026)
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Wednesday's hour-and-a-half long discussion included an in-depth exchange on the Hormuz crisis, Ukraine's terrorist tactics, and Trump's assessment on the possibility of a peace agreement.
"At Trump's request, Vladimir Putin described the current situation on the line of contact [in Ukraine], where our troops hold the strategic initiative and are pushing back the enemy's positions," Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov told journalists.
Putin informed Trump on Russia's readiness to declare a ceasefire during the upcoming Victory Day celebrations after the US president praised Russia's recent declaration of an Easter truce.
The Russian president told Trump that Kiev "is resorting to openly terrorist methods, attacking purely civilian targets on Russian territory," and "reaffirmed that the goals of the Special Military Operation will be achieved regardless."
Trump expressed his belief that "a deal that would end the conflict in Ukraine is close," Ushakov said.
Putin praised Trump's decision to extend the ceasefire around Iran, saying it was the "correct" move, and that it "should open the door to negotiations and generally help stabilize the situation," Ushakov said.
"Donald Trump outlined his assessment on the the outcome of the military confrontation that has ended, as well as his views on the difficult situation Iran and its leadership currently find themselves in," the Russian presidential aide added.
Russia will continue its active contacts with Iran, Israel and the leaders of the Persian Gulf countries, as well as the American negotiating team, Ushakov said.
Putin's first words to Trump during the talks were in expressing his support to the US president following Saturday's assassination attempt at the Washington Hilton Hotel during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Ushakov said. "The Russian leader strongly condemned the crime, emphasizing the unacceptability of any form of politically motivated violence."
Wednesday's conversation was said to have taken place at the initiative of the Russian side. "The presidents agreed to continue contact, both personally and through their aides and representatives. They exchange warm farewells and wished each other well," Ushakov said.
It came two days after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's visit to Moscow on April 27.
