Putin and Trump Discuss Ukraine, Iran and Bilateral Ties by Phone – Kremlin
16:06 GMT 14.06.2026 (Updated: 16:41 GMT 14.06.2026)
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Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with his US counterpart Donald Trump and wished him a happy 80th birthday, Kremlin Aide Yuri Ushakov said.
The call lasted 55 minutes and covered Ukraine, Iran and broader bilateral relations.
Key statements:
🔶The conversation was friendly, frank and even humorous
"The Russian president did not conceal his respect for the warrior qualities of Donald Trump, his ability to withstand pressure, successfully overcome obstacles and persistently achieve his goals," Ushakov told journalists.
🔶Trump said he was moved that Putin was the first foreign leader to call the White House
"Donald Trump was touched by what was said, thanked him [Putin], saying that Vladimir Putin was the first among all foreign leaders to call him at the White House," Ushakov said.
🔶Putin did not send Trump any birthday gifts but conveyed a warm congratulatory message
"Russian President Vladimir Putin wished happy 80th birthday to US President Donald Trump today," Ushakov told journalists.
🔶Both leaders discussed key international issues and US–Russia relations
"The leaders, of course, also discussed key issues of the current international situation, the development of bilateral Russian-US relations, and possible contacts between representatives of both sides," Ushakov said.
🔶Trump stressed the need for peace in Ukraine
"Regarding the Ukrainian conflict, Donald Trump once again stressed the need to end the fighting," Ushakov said.
🔶Trump said he was ready to influence both European countries and Kiev to make peace
🔶The draft US–Iranian peace agreement was discussed during the call
"The situation surrounding the upcoming memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran was discussed during the conversation ... Donald Trump said that an agreement [with Iran] is close, and he expects that the results of the difficult but ultimately successful negotiations could be announced as early as today," Ushakov told journalists.
🔶Trump said a US–Iran peace deal was close and may be announced soon
🔶Putin was satisfied that tensions around Iran appear to be easing
🔶Trump recalled WWII-era US–Russia cooperation, stressing it should not be forgotten
"Donald Trump, reacting to this, spoke about the alliance of our two countries during the Second World War. He said that this simply cannot be forgotten," Ushakov said.
🔶Putin wished success to the US World Cup organizers
🔶The two leaders discussed future contacts between the Russian and US governments
Taking into account the call on Sunday, the leaders have now spoken by phone 13 times in less than 1.5 years since Trump took office. In 2025 alone, there were 10 phone conversations, held on February 12, March 18, May 19, June 4, June 14, July 3, August 19, October 16, December 28, and December 29.
