Putin, Trump held a 90 minutes phone call to coordinate de-escalation strategy

• President Putin and President Trump spoke for 90 minutes to discuss ending wars in Ukraine and Iran.
• They discussed a temporary ceasefire for "Victory Day" and agreed a final Ukraine peace deal is "close."

On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump had a long phone call that lasted over an hour and a half.

Both sides described the talk as "businesslike" and "honest." They focused on how to stop the fighting in both Ukraine and the Middle East.

New ceasefire for Ukraine

The biggest news from the call is a plan for a temporary ceasefire. Putin told Trump he is ready to stop the fighting during Victory Day (May 9). Trump supported this idea.

Trump also told Putin that he believes a final deal to end the war in Ukraine is "already close." However, Putin said that the Ukrainian government, led by President Zelenskyy, must agree to Russia's terms first.

Putin said that since the start of 2025, Russia has returned more than 20,000 bodies to Ukraine but has received only 500 back. Both leaders agreed that the current government in Kyiv is making the war last longer than it should.

Dealing with Iran conflict

The two leaders also talked about the war with Iran. Putin praised Trump for extending the current ceasefire in the Middle East, saying it helps keep the world stable.

However, Putin warned Trump that a ground invasion of Iran would be "unacceptable and dangerous." Trump shared his own views on the Middle East, where the US is still using sanctions and a sea blockade to pressure Iran.

Future business, personal support

Looking ahead, the two leaders discussed starting new business projects together in energy and economy once the wars end.

Putin also showed a personal side by condemning the recent attempt to kill President Trump. He told Trump he was happy he was safe. The two leaders agreed to keep talking regularly to finish their plans for peace.