President Trump says he had a positive call with Putin on Ukraine, Iran, and Middle East conflicts, seeking diplomatic solutions to ongoing crises.

US President Donald Trump described Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky as the obstacle to a deal with Russia, whose leader, Vladimir Putin, he insisted was cooperative.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday described Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky as the obstacle to a deal with Russia, whose leader Vladimir Putin he insisted was cooperative. "Zelenksy, he has to get on the ball, and he has to get a deal done," Trump said in an interview with Politico.

In a shift, Trump now aligns more closely with Putin than allies in Europe in calling for final talks before a ceasefire

Trump says he asked Putin to spare Ukrainian lives in ‘good and productive’ talks - Trump has also reportedly bowed to Russia’s demand to keep his Ukraine envoy from peace talks

The conflict in Iran may give Moscow a short-term boost economically and in Ukraine. But it has also shown the limits of Russia’s partnerships.

Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region

According to the Kremlin, the call was initiated by Trump. During the call, Putin outlined his ideas for a swift political and diplomatic settlement to the war involving Iran, referring to contacts with leaders of Gulf states, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and other countries, Ushakov said.

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Thursday described Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the obstacle to a deal with Russia, whose leader Vladimir Putin he insisted was cooperative. "Zelenksyy,