"Putin's foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov told Russian reporters that the call lasted around an hour and was "frank" and "businesslike." He claimed Putin presented Trump with "several proposals" for ending the war with Iran."
"White House envoy Steve Witkoff told reporters on Saturday that he has communicated to Russian officials that they shouldn't share any intelligence with Iran."
"Iranian deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on state TV that France, China and Russia have reached out discuss conditions for a ceasefire."
Russia and Iran maintain a strategic alliance, prompting U.S. concerns about Russian military support for Iran's war efforts. During a call between Trump and Putin lasting approximately one hour, Putin's adviser Yuri Ushakov characterized the discussion as frank and businesslike. Putin presented several proposals for resolving the conflict with Iran. Meanwhile, Iran's deputy foreign minister reported that France, China, and Russia have initiated ceasefire discussions. White House envoy Steve Witkoff communicated to Russian officials that they should not share intelligence with Iran. The conversation also addressed oil market price spikes, with the U.S. recently permitting India to purchase Russian oil to help mitigate production shortages.
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