Putin and Trump discuss Iran war and propose temporary Ukraine ceasefire in phone call
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Updated · The Guardian · Apr 29
Putin and Trump discuss Iran war and propose temporary Ukraine ceasefire in phone call
11 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Apr 29
In a 90-minute conversation, Putin warned against a US ground operation in Iran and welcomed Trump’s proposal for a Ukraine ceasefire to coincide with Russia’s Victory Day celebrations.
Putin offered to take Iran’s buried uranium to Russia, but Trump preferred Russian involvement in ending the Ukraine conflict, which he claims is close to resolution despite stalled peace efforts.
Ukraine remains sceptical of short-term ceasefires, citing previous Russian regrouping, while both Russian and Ukrainian forces face exhaustion and heavy casualties amid ongoing drone strikes and scaled-back Victory Day events.
What are Russia's undisclosed proposals to resolve Iran's escalating nuclear standoff?
How does the new Iranian leader's uncertain health impact the ongoing war and negotiations?
Are the Trump-Putin talks a genuine path to peace or a strategic global power play?
Can a 'land for security' deal truly bring lasting peace to Ukraine without US aid?
How does the Russia-Iran military axis reshape the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East?
As US aid halts, can increased European support sustain Ukraine's war effort against Russia?