By Guy Faulconbridge, Vladimir Soldatkin and Jarrett Renshaw MOSCOW, March 10 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed the war in Iran and prospects for peace in Ukraine on Monday,

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

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.

By Nandita Bose and Bo Erickson DORAL, Florida, March 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters he had a "very good call" with Russian President Vladimir Putin about Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East.

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

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.

Volodymyr Zelensky declared Wednesday that he has “trust” in President Trump and his ability to negotiate an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine, but at the same time doesn’t under the commander-in-chief’s “painful” relationship with Vladimir Putin.

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.