US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke over the phone about international and regional developments.
Yuri Ushakov, an aide to the Russian president, said the call lasted about an hour. Putin emphasized the need to resolve conflicts in the Middle East through diplomatic and political means. He and Trump had a detailed discussion on issues relating to Iran and the region.
Ushakov added that Trump discussed the Ukrainian ceasefire file while calling. Putin informed Trump that Russia remains committed to seeking a peaceful solution to the Ukraine crisis, and that Moscow prepared to continue negotiations with Kiev. Both leaders emphasized the continued importance of bilateral and direct consultations between Russia and Ukraine, but they did not discuss the suspension of our arms cargo to Ukraine. Putin has repeatedly said that Russia will not abandon its efforts to achieve its objectives in the Ukrainian War and address the underlying causes of the conflict.
Ushakov also said the two leaders had discussed the situation in Syria and that Moscow and Washington agreed to continue consultations on the issue.
According to a senior Russian official, President Putin has congratulated the US Independence Day and emphasized that meetings between them can be arranged if necessary. Until then, both parties will maintain continuous contact.
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